If your sloping backyard feels featureless, consider adding a curved retaining wall with a garden bed overflowing with flowers. Learn how to DIY your wall here.

Q. I want to build a raised flower bed in the front of my house along one side of my central walk. I have to erect a low retaining wall of some kind, so that I can fill the space behind it with some ...

Retaining walls need a drainage system to prevent water from causing structural and soil health issues. Weep holes spaced every four feet will suffice for shorter walls, but taller walls also need 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 ...