- Choosing Your Block
- Plan & Design
- Basic Install
- Finishing Your Wall
How to Build a Garden Wall
There are many things that need to go into building a garden retaining wall before the first shovel of dirt is ever moved. By using the information we have on building garden walls you will get everything you need to plan, design and build the perfect retaining wall project.
Use the menu above to check out all of the information we have on how to build a retaining wall up to 3 ft. high(0.9 m). For walls larger than 3 ft. (0.9 m) use the information on landscape retaining walls.
Need installation instructions to take outside with you?
Download the Retaining Walls Installation Guide right here!
You can get your FREE copy here:
- Print or download the PDF (you will need Adobe Acrobat)
Choose the Right Product: Select the block with the right size and style for your gardening project |
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| Name | Description | Approx. Weight | Wall Size | ||
| Garden Accent | ![]() |
Textured on both sides, our lightest block is the right choice for sturdy, garden beds and borders that last a lifetime. AB Garden Accent is available in two finishes - Classic Cut Stone and Old World Tumbled |
15 lbs (6 kg) |
For walls up to 24 in. (610 mm) high | |
| AB Junior | ![]() |
Experienced gardeners prefer AB Junior for its versatility and performance. Beautiful fit and finish, and all the design details you will need for custom gardening. AB Junior comes in standard, angled and corner blocks and has a Classic Cut Stone finish |
20 lbs (10 kg) |
For walls up to 30 in. (760 mm) high | |
| AB Jumbo Junior | ![]() |
For larger, more challenging projects, AB Jumbo Junior delivers the sturdy, rugged qualities you need. Our winged-back design lets you build both straight and curved walls with one block and have a Classic Cut Stone finish. |
35 lbs (15 kg) |
For walls up to 36 in. (915 mm) high | |
Want to think BIGGER?
If you have a larger landscape project in mind, take a look at our Landscape Collections - a full line of larger block designed and engineered for full-scale construction.








