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title: Back 40 Landscaping Blog | Tips and Insights for Your Outdoor Space | Retaining Walls (3)
description: Retaining Walls | Discover expert tips, ideas, and landscaping insights on the Back 40 Landscaping blog. Get inspired to enhance your outdoor space in Abbotsford, BC! (3)
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# Landscaping + Retaining Wall Resources

#### Your Guide to Beautiful, Durable, and Functional Outdoor Spaces

## Posts about Retaining Walls (3):

[![](https://back40landscaping.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/EXPOCRETE_OCT-2020_AB-Metropolitan_Composite_001.webp?width=365&name=EXPOCRETE_OCT-2020_AB-Metropolitan_Composite_001.webp) ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/allan-block-metropolitan-colors-2024)

## [Allan Block Metropolitan Retaining Wall Block Color Options 2024](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/allan-block-metropolitan-colors-2024)

 Feb. 15, 2024 | [Retaining Walls](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/retaining-walls)

Take a look at the Allen Block Metropolitan retaining wall block colors you can choose from for your retaining wall project. 

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[![](https://back40landscaping.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/EXPO_ABAztecWall_005.webp?width=365&name=EXPO_ABAztecWall_005.webp) ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/allan-block-aztec-retaining-wall)

## [Allan Block Aztec Retaining Wall 2024](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/allan-block-aztec-retaining-wall)

 Feb. 15, 2024 | [Retaining Walls](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/retaining-walls)

The Allan Block AZTEC block comes in one color for both the block and the caps called Silverado. 

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[![](https://back40landscaping.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/allan-block-collection-03-w1200h800.jpg?width=365&name=allan-block-collection-03-w1200h800.jpg) ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/allan-block-classic-colors-2024)

## [Allan Block Classic Retaining Wall Block Color Options 2024](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/allan-block-classic-colors-2024)

 Feb. 15, 2024 | [Retaining Walls](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/retaining-walls)

Check out the Allan Block classic retaining wall block colors you can use for your retaining wall project.

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[![](https://back40landscaping.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Allan-Block-outside-cornergeneral-use-840x675-1-4.jpg?width=365&name=Allan-Block-outside-cornergeneral-use-840x675-1-4.jpg) ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/what-to-know-about-retaining-walls)

## [Four Things To Consider Before Establishing Your Retaining Wall Build](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/what-to-know-about-retaining-walls)

 Feb. 08, 2024 | [Retaining Walls](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/retaining-walls)

Like most construction or landscaping projects, having a retaining wall installed in your yard can add huge value to your home.

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](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/what-to-know-about-retaining-walls)

[![](https://back40landscaping.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Allan-Block-FOCAL-point-retaining-wallgeneral-use-840x675-1-Nov-16-2024-08-13-12-5367-AM.jpg?width=365&name=Allan-Block-FOCAL-point-retaining-wallgeneral-use-840x675-1-Nov-16-2024-08-13-12-5367-AM.jpg) ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/retaining-wall-timeline)

## [How To Get A Retaining Wall Built Before Summer](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/retaining-wall-timeline)

 Feb. 08, 2024 | [Retaining Walls](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/retaining-walls)

Are you wishing that you could have a retaining wall done now so that you can enjoy it when the nice weather hits?

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[![](https://back40landscaping.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/b40-expocrete-retainign-wall-1.jpg?width=365&name=b40-expocrete-retainign-wall-1.jpg) ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/5-retaining-wall-tips)

## [5 Things You Need To Know Before You Install A Retaining Wall](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/5-retaining-wall-tips)

 Jan. 31, 2024 | [Retaining Walls](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/retaining-walls)

Are you hoping to install a retaining wall in your yard this year?

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](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/5-retaining-wall-tips)

[![](https://back40landscaping.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Sunken-Allan-Block-Aztec-retaining-wall-Abbotsford.jpg?width=365&name=Sunken-Allan-Block-Aztec-retaining-wall-Abbotsford.jpg) ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/rw-are-not-the-same)

## [Retaining Walls Are Not Built the Same](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/rw-are-not-the-same)

 Sep. 05, 2023 | [Retaining Walls](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/retaining-walls)

For homeowners looking to have a retaining wall built, trying to decide what type of retaining wall you want is hard enough, let alone trying to find a contractor that you trust to do the job.

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[![](https://back40landscaping.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/retaining-wall-blocks-2.jpeg?width=365&name=retaining-wall-blocks-2.jpeg) ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/your-successful-retaining-wall-build)

## [Your Successful Retaining Wall Build](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/your-successful-retaining-wall-build)

 Aug. 22, 2023 | [Retaining Walls](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/retaining-walls)

Having a retaining wall built, choosing who is building it, and what it looks like, can be intimidating. As someone who deserves to have their retaining wall built properly and look good , we want to help you with your buying process so that you get...

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](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/your-successful-retaining-wall-build)

[![](https://back40landscaping.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/EXP_BEL2014_RES_Walls_ABClassic_007-copy-scaled.jpg?width=365&name=EXP_BEL2014_RES_Walls_ABClassic_007-copy-scaled.jpg) ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/retaining-walls-what-to-expect)

## [What Is An Allan Block Retaining Wall? How They Are Built, What They Cost, and What To Expect When Having One Installed](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/retaining-walls-what-to-expect)

 Feb. 10, 2023 | [Retaining Walls](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/retaining-walls)

The main purpose of a retaining wall is to retain soil; however some walls are a focal point for homeowners that are looking to spruce up their yard. A retaining wall can help bring out the look of flowers beds and surrounding landscape, and the...

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[![](https://back40landscaping.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Allan-Block-classic-collectiongeneral-use-840x675-1-4.jpg?width=365&name=Allan-Block-classic-collectiongeneral-use-840x675-1-4.jpg) ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/replace-old-retaining-wall)

## [Retaining Wall Renovation: What To Do With An Old Retaining Wall In Your New Backyard](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/replace-old-retaining-wall)

 Feb. 03, 2023 | [Retaining Walls](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/retaining-walls)

When shopping around for a new home there are many things to consider. If being outdoors is important to you, then the front and backyard of homes are going to be something that you are interested in looking at.

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](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/replace-old-retaining-wall)

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