Short Retaining Wall Blocks: Gravel Base and Weed Fabric Required

Installing Decorative Retaining Wall Blocks to Block Neighbor's Vines

Using Home Depot pre-formed blocks. Gravel/sand base needed? Place on dirt?

Proper Base

1. Dig trench.
2. 6-8" of 3/4" compacted gravel.
3. Bury first course halfway.

Backfill & Weed Control

• Backfill behind wall with 3-4" gravel up to half of top block.
• Weed barrier fabric against back of wall before gravel.

Better Block Sources

Check "RCP Rock and Block" or "KRC Brick and Block" (SoCal) for "Legacy Block"—cheaper, delivered with gravel.