A flagstone patio will give your outdoor space an inviting ... This rustic space includes a built-in banquette and retaining wall on the patio for a cohesive look. Create a base for lounge seating ...

Whether you're looking for a way to repurpose old pavers, or you have some leftover from a patio or driveway project, building a retaining wall is an excellent way to put the stones to use.

Though wood retaining walls have a shorter lifespan than stone, brick, steel and other solid materials, they offer a stylish appearance that some homeowners look for in a retaining wall.

Now is the time to design your dream patio and garden escape ... The front lawn dropped off, so we installed a retaining wall and added some flowering shrubs to punch up the look.

Q: My beautiful stone retaining wall has sprung leaks during these recent rainstorms. How can I fix the problem? Rockville, Md. A: Your wall is probably just fine. If it were a leakproof dam ...