So diyers have come up with an interesting trick.
How to make a concrete retaining wall look nice.
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For inspiration on how your wall could look check out our list of 22 retaining wall ideas.
You can make those planters extra eye catching by coating them with durable rubberized spray paint.
I couldn t pass up the opportunity to show this bare concrete retaining wall and an idea that would improve the look of the home exterior and not have it be the eyesore of the neighborhood.
That s right the idea is that.
Rather than messing around with mortar they lay the walls down like lego pieces using concrete while it s still in the bag.
Get the tutorial at remodelaholic.
Determine how long and wide you wish the wall to be.
Measure and outline the space for your wall.
To easily trace the area you need to clear for the wall try using a spray canister of marking chalk.
To help the plants spread out over the wall attach a lattice to it using concrete screws.
There are many cool retaining wall options and i like this one the best.
Diy wood slat garden wall with planters made to transform an ugly concrete wall into a home for greenery goodness this project uses 1x4 wood planks as a base from which to hang plant containers.
Though they serve a very practical purpose there s no reason retaining walls shouldn t look good at the same time.
Building a retaining wall in the conventional ways is not a trivial matter.
This flagstone wall with a mass of irregularly sized and shaped pieces looks spectacular.
If you d prefer a natural look for your wall climbing plants are a beautiful and easy way to achieve it.
You can make your own lattice with narrow slats of wood or for a more rustic look tree branches bound together with wire or twine.