The wall was rebuilt exactly how it was done originally. “Tim, the wall stood for over 110 years with it just one stone wide,” he told me. “I won’t be around in 100 years when it fails ...

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The retaining wall you construct has to be strong enough to offset the pushing force of the soil. Do not underestimate this force, as a cubic foot of moist soil can often weigh up to 100 pounds.

ASK THE BUILDER | The soil type at your home will make a difference. I’ve found that sandy soils are the ones that seem to play the best with gravity retaining walls.