Last week I wrote about my recent trip to Southern California. I was fortunate to spend time with a dear friend and his wife. I don’t know that I’ve ever met a person who’s more in love with a home ...

A retaining wall doesn't have to be purely functional. This simple addition can transform it into a stunning yard feature, ...

Concrete blocks are a common way to construct a retaining wall, but that doesn't mean they're the best or only way. Here's an ...

Summer is well underway and questions are flooding in to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU Extension faculty and Master Gardeners ...

Humans have been building retaining walls for thousands of years to create flat, or gently sloping, terraces on hillsides. A lot of my readers have them on their own property – or need to build one – ...

This hummingbird-attracting shrub is compact enough not to disturb retaining walls, yet has a spreading habit that will make ...

Lowe Larretta is former lead editor for Forbes Home, covering all things related to home improvement and good design. She previously worked in the decor and lifestyle spaces for digital publishers ...