Because of their heft and durability, railroad ties have become popular for yard landscaping. But before you begin work, know ...

Concrete blocks were out of budget, so we built two large retaining walls using 6x6 landscape timbers. In this video, I show you how we extended their lifespan with drain lines, proper backfill, and ...

Because of supposed design difficulties with more complex shapes, do-it-yourselfers often stick to basic squares or rectangles when using landscaping timbers and railroad ties to make borders for ...

Dear James: I’m planning a veggie garden on my sloping lot so I need a retaining wall. I have used timbers before, but blocks might hold up better. Which method do you prefer? -- Steve W. Dear Steve: ...