Retaining Walls

Term: Retaining wall

Plant: Pyracantha

PyracanthaFirethorn• Evergreen shrub• USDA Zones 7-10• Height & Spread 10-15’• Full sun – light shade• Has serious thorns – difficult to prune• Grows rapidly• Has orange berries in fall• Uses – Specimen, screen,

espalier

Retaining walls

• Strong walls that interrupt slopes to prevent erosion and provide level areas for planting or use.

Retaining walls

• Must allow for drainage– Water buildup behind the wall will cause

failure

Deadman

• Timber wall require deadmen to tie into the slope

Interlocking block

• New blocks interlock

• Provide support

• Off-set for increased stability

Movie

• Retaining wall - see below

Hardscape project

• I can only get supplies for one project for the group

• Pick a project:– Retaining wall– Patio/walkway– Fence

• Let me know what you decide