Quick Cosmetic Fix for Ugly Railroad Tie Retaining Walls

Secure, rot-free railroad tie retaining wall is structurally sound but ugly. Family reunion coming—no time for plants to establish. Needs quick visual improvement.

Instant Solution: Hanging Baskets and Flower Bowls

Install hangers on wall face. Use trailing plants for vertical coverage:

• Ivy
• String of pearls
• Vining geranium
• Verbena

Or high-impact bloomers:

• Petunias
• Periwinkle (Vinca)
• Large-flowered annuals

Provides immediate color and softens the wall's appearance for the event.