Anything wider would look out of proportion.
Tiered garden retaining wall.
This tiered retaining wall is made from stone and helps to add depth to this landscape.
While serving its essential function this wall also hosts a variety of garden beds.
Next dig the footings for the new tiers.
A tiered garden consists of one or more retaining walls which form two or more level areas.
Multi tiered gabion retaining walls in two tone color accompanied by alternating manicured plants which create a stunning fence on the backyard.
If you build both the retaining wall and garden bed with the same material the end result appears as if two or more tiered retaining walls are holding back tons of earth when the reality is the garden bed is completely separate and stable.
Tiered retaining wall with foliage amandakaythatcher.
Layered gabion retaining wall beside the staircase filled with pebbles and various plants.
For homes that are built on hills creating a tiered garden design will not only make the yard more usable but it can also increase the value of the property by adding outdoor living space.
What should homeowners consider when building a tiered garden.
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One way is to use a heavy duty retaining wall to hold back the soil rocks and grass and using it as a backdrop for a raised garden bed.
A 12 inch footing can support a wall that is up to 3 feet high a wall 20 inches tall should be 14 to16 inches thick.