There are many cool retaining wall options and i like this one the best.
How to make a concrete retaining wall look nice.
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May 1 2017 explore reese jones s board concrete retaining walls on pinterest.
To help the plants spread out over the wall attach a lattice to it using concrete screws.
Measure and outline the space for your wall.
That s right the idea is that.
So diyers have come up with an interesting trick.
Building a retaining wall in the conventional ways is not a trivial matter.
You can make those planters extra eye catching by coating them with durable rubberized spray paint.
To easily trace the area you need to clear for the wall try using a spray canister of marking chalk.
You can make your own lattice with narrow slats of wood or for a more rustic look tree branches bound together with wire or twine.
For inspiration on how your wall could look check out our list of 22 retaining wall ideas.
If you d prefer a natural look for your wall climbing plants are a beautiful and easy way to achieve it.
Then begin mapping out the construction area with a tape measure.
Rather than messing around with mortar they lay the walls down like lego pieces using concrete while it s still in the bag.
A little stucco and a few natural rocks to cap it off and you ve got it.
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This flagstone wall with a mass of irregularly sized and shaped pieces looks spectacular.
I couldn t pass up the opportunity to show this bare concrete retaining wall and an idea that would improve the look of the home exterior and not have it be the eyesore of the neighborhood.