Thanks for the information about how it would be smart to make sure that water can drain through the retaining wall well.
													
																	Building a wooden retaining wall on a slope. 
									
																	A retaining wall integrated into a sloping front lawn adds polish and curbside appeal. 
																	I have been considering getting a retaining wall. 
																	A good looking retaining wall depends on level footings and the best way to establish level over long distances is with a builder s level. 
																	So in our case 1 foot wide for a 2 foot high wall image 4. 
															
													
									
																	Level but for a longer wall rent a builder s level. 
																	Tamp to a level base. 
																	Excavate the bottom of the slope to create a level base for the wall. 
																	If you re building a wall with only a couple of 4 ft. 
															
													
									
																	Building a wood retaining wall is a great way to keep your topsoil from washing away down a slope. 
																	Not only that you can turn it into a terraced garden for planting anything from vegetables and flowers to small shrubs and trees. 
																	Design and build your retaining wall to slope at a minimum rate of. 
																	So this good for me to know about building a retaining wall. 
															
													
									
																	A wall that leans into the soil it retains is less likely to be pushed outward by soil pressure than a plain old vertical wall. 
																	Dig a foundation trench for the first row of timbers image 3. 
																	How to build a retaining wall on a slope depends a lot on the location where you plan to build the lay of the land. 
																	A retaining wall constructed on a sloping backyard or back garden brings a beautiful landscaping touch to the house by allowing you to create more living space while holding off soil erosion. 
															
													
									
																	Make the trench about 8 inches deep.