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Things to Know About Flagstone 01:58

Five tips you should know when planning for and laying flagstone.

Estimating Landscape Materials 02:11

Follow these five tips to help your hardscaping project measure up.

5 Things to Know When Planting 01:57

Here is what you need to know so your new flora will be healthy and happy.

5 Things to Know About Decks 02:12

Follow this advice to create your deck and you'll be building like a pro!

5 Things to Know About Brick 02:16

Follow these tips and you will be laying brick like a pro in no time.

Planting Trees 02:14

Follow these tips for planting trees and you'll have it made in the shade!

Working with Heavy Machinery 02:17

Big landscaping projects may need bigger tools. Here are 5 things to know.

How to Build a Retaining Wall for Landscaping 01:59

HGTV expert Justin Cave shows how to build a retaining wall using architectural blocks or cinder blocks. Architectural blocks are the easiest to use because they have a built-in lip that holds them in place. Cinder blocks will require mortar and may also require rebar reinforcement. Retaining walls can be made form landscaping timbers, but these may require extra engineering work and are probably best left to professionals.