We noticed that many of the properties had bulging retaining walls. We learned that it was due to the area’s geology and soil composition, and unfortunately, it made many homes undesirable. A local ...

Emergency repairs are needed for a failing retaining wall on one of the busiest sections of the only railroad connecting San Diego with Orange County, Los Angeles and the rest ...

A retaining wall holding up two train tracks and a trolley line through San Diego’s Bay Ho community is getting a $15.5 million repair even though the wall is less than five years old.

3. Gabion Retaining Walls Gabion retaining wall walls are multi-celled, rectangular wire mesh boxes, which are filled with rocks or other suitable materials. It is employed for construction of erosion ...

Steep Hillside Landscaping Ideas Layering colors and textures in hillside landscaping is just the beginning; steep hillsides present unique challenges that can be transformed into stunning features. I ...

During a recent inspection Danbury officials identified an issue with the retaining wall that supports the upper and lower parking lots at AIS Magnet School. The wall, built along a steep slope ...

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Retaining walls play a critical role in modern construction, helping to manage elevation changes, prevent soil erosion and create stable land formations by transforming steep terrains into usable ...

Areas with steep slopes married with a history of nearby landslides, much like the hillside running parallel to River Road South, are a recipe for future landslides.

From hollow blocks to trellises, here are seven ways you can turn a retaining wall into an attractive and functional vegetable garden bed.