Rebuild Retaining Wall

To create a solid foundation dig a trench for the first course of your interlocking retaining wall blocks to sit in and make sure the ground remains even throughout.
Rebuild retaining wall. Remove the pieces of the old wall. Whether a retaining wall is built of stone block concrete or wood it can begin to lean. Pack it down tight with a tamper. The easiest way to build a stone retaining wall is to use the dry stack method that requires no mortar between stones and does not need a concrete footing like mortared walls do.
Remove any plants lining the retaining wall with a shovel. Dig deep to give the plants a strong root ball. Using a tape measure decide the length and the width of your retaining wall then mark off the area with the garden stakes and string. Anything taller should be handled by professionals.
Follow the block manufacturer s instructions for wall height limits. When this occurs the homeowner has two choices. Transfer plants temporarily to a tarp for safekeeping. The success of your retaining wall depends on a level base.
Retaining wall repair options. Building a retaining wall is suitable for diyers as long as the wall is a maximum of 3 feet tall in most areas. The interlocking retaining wall block can be used to build walls up to 24 to 36 inches high depending on the size of the block. Avoid having downspouts pointed at the retaining wall and if it s against the house keep soil and mulch well below the siding.