Garden Designs Ideas 2018 :
The basic parts of a mortared-stone wall. Components can vary for other types of retaining walls. Drainage stone: Keeps water from collecting behind the wall Filter fabric: Prevents soil from clogging drainage stone Batter: The backward lean into the earth, about 1 inch for every 1 foot of wall height Weep hole: Spaced every 6 to 8 feet, it lets water drain through the wall base Footing: Reinforced concrete supports the wall Footing drain: Carries away water#retainingwall