Using self stacking (interlocking) blocks will make your Block Retaining Wall much sturdier and they will make your do it yourself project a lot easier. Step 1: Marking out the Block Retaining Wall placement Marking the ground where you want to build the Block Retaining Wall with a shovel and driving long stakes in at the ends (or at 8 foot lengths if your wall is longer), is where we start. Using string, attach it to the stakes at the correct height for your Block Retaining Wall, ensuring that it is level. Step 2: Preparing the base The area needs to be excavated to an eight inch depth. Four inches of gravel then needs to be spread throughout this trench. Remove or add gravel as needed until you obtain the correct height for your Block … Read entire article »