Critical Signs Leaning Retaining Walls Reveal After Heavy Rain

by Zach Ritland | Oct 5, 2026 | Retaining Walls

Heavy rain can change a yard in hours, especially when a wall holds back a slope or raised planting bed. When retaining walls start leaning after the soil becomes soaked, the problem is rarely just about how the block looks from the patio. The angle can point to extra...

Turn Slopes Into Backyard Space With Retaining Walls

by Zach Ritland | May 18, 2026 | Retaining Walls

A sloped yard can feel like wasted space, especially when May rain keeps the ground soft and messy in Ames, IA. Homeowners often want a spot for chairs, a garden bed that stays put, or a place where kids can run without slipping on the hill. Retaining walls are one of...

How Retaining Walls Improve Yard Drainage and Stability

by Zach Ritland | Jan 19, 2026 | Retaining Walls

How Retaining Walls Improve Yard Drainage and Stability Introduction: January is a planning month, the pause before spring rushes in with puddles, soft soil, and those first big rains. If your Ames IA, yard has a slope or a spot that always seems a little soggy, the...

Cascading Plants That Transform Your Retaining Wall

by Zach Ritland | Aug 25, 2025 | Retaining Walls, Hardscaping

Cascading Plants That Transform Your Retaining Wall Introduction: Retaining walls serve a functional purpose in most landscapes, helping to manage slopes, prevent erosion, and add structure to the yard. But that doesn’t mean they have to look cold or industrial. With...

The 3 Most Common Weeds – Learn to Identify These Weeds So You Can Get Rid of Them for Good

by Zach Ritland | Feb 24, 2025 | Retaining Walls

The 3 Most Common Weeds – Learn to Identify These Weeds So You Can Get Rid of Them for Good SUMMARY You may be tending to your plants and then suddenly notice unusual plant growth. When you look a little bit closer you start to notice that this new plant is, in...

Wooden Retaining Walls? – Their Surprising Benefits and How They Can Enhance Your Yard

by Zach Ritland | Feb 10, 2025 | Retaining Walls

Wooden Retaining Walls? – Their Surprising Benefits and How They Can Enhance Your Yard SUMMARY Have you ever considered wooden retaining walls for your yard? Maybe you haven’t, or you don’t know that much about them to consider it. This article will explain what...