This tiered retaining wall is made from stone and helps to add depth to this landscape.
Tiered garden retaining wall.
While serving its essential function this wall also hosts a variety of garden beds.
What should homeowners consider when building a tiered garden.
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If you build both the retaining wall and garden bed with the same material the end result appears as if two or more tiered retaining walls are holding back tons of earth when the reality is the garden bed is completely separate and stable.
Layered gabion retaining wall beside the staircase filled with pebbles and various plants.
A simple terrace created with wooden blocks chicken wire and large stones for a rustic look.
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One way is to use a heavy duty retaining wall to hold back the soil rocks and grass and using it as a backdrop for a raised garden bed.
Each tier will be 20 inches high and will need a footing that is 12 inches deep.
Tiered retaining wall with foliage amandakaythatcher.
For homes that are built on hills creating a tiered garden design will not only make the yard more usable but it can also increase the value of the property by adding outdoor living space.
Next dig the footings for the new tiers.
A 12 inch footing can support a wall that is up to 3 feet high a wall 20 inches tall should be 14 to16 inches thick.