A little stucco and a few natural rocks to cap it off and you ve got it.
How to make a concrete retaining wall look nice.
Rather than messing around with mortar they lay the walls down like lego pieces using concrete while it s still in the bag.
Determine how long and wide you wish the wall to be.
To easily trace the area you need to clear for the wall try using a spray canister of marking chalk.
That s right the idea is that.
Measure and outline the space for your wall.
So diyers have come up with an interesting trick.
You can make those planters extra eye catching by coating them with durable rubberized spray paint.
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.
Building a retaining wall in the conventional ways is not a trivial matter.
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Then begin mapping out the construction area with a tape measure.
This flagstone wall with a mass of irregularly sized and shaped pieces looks spectacular.
There are many cool retaining wall options and i like this one the best.
Diy wood slat garden wall with planters made to transform an ugly concrete wall into a home for greenery goodness this project uses 1x4 wood planks as a base from which to hang plant containers.
If you d prefer a natural look for your wall climbing plants are a beautiful and easy way to achieve it.
May 1 2017 explore reese jones s board concrete retaining walls on pinterest.
Though they serve a very practical purpose there s no reason retaining walls shouldn t look good at the same time.