Next dig the footings for the new tiers.
Tiered garden retaining wall.
Layered gabion retaining wall beside the staircase filled with pebbles and various plants.
Anything wider would look out of proportion.
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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.
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.
A tiered garden consists of one or more retaining walls which form two or more level areas.
Tiered retaining wall with foliage amandakaythatcher.
A simple terrace created with wooden blocks chicken wire and large stones for a rustic look.
While serving its essential function this wall also hosts a variety of garden beds.
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.
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.
This tiered retaining wall is made from stone and helps to add depth to this landscape.
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