Why they matter: Retaining walls prevent erosion, manage slopes, and create usable garden or seating areas, adding both beauty and value to your property. Material choices: From natural stone and wood ...

Nobody enjoys wrestling with a steep lawn. Transform this hillside with terraced planting beds along rough stone stairs rather than turf grass. For year-round texture and color, fill the tiers with ...

A construction worker builds a natural stone retaining wall, with the stone in the foreground of the photo - ungvar/Shutterstock Retaining walls do more for your yard and garden than giving it a ...

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 ...