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title: Back 40 Landscaping Blog | Tips and Insights for Your Outdoor Space | Retaining Walls (7)
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! (7)
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# Landscaping + Retaining Wall Resources

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

## Posts about Retaining Walls (7):

[![](https://back40landscaping.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Pisa-lite-wall-1-2.jpeg?width=365&name=Pisa-lite-wall-1-2.jpeg) ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/choosing-retaining-wall)

## [How Do I Choose What My Retaining Wall Is Made of?](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/choosing-retaining-wall)

 Aug. 18, 2022 | [Retaining Walls](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/retaining-walls)

Besides retaining soil, retaining walls make a gorgeous focal point wherever they are built on your property. A retaining wall that is built straight and true, and matches the “feel” of a homeowners property does wonders for curb appeal, and will...

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[![](https://back40landscaping.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/AB-Aztec-tan-blend.jpeg?width=365&name=AB-Aztec-tan-blend.jpeg) ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/retaining-wall-drainage-2)

## [What Type of Drainage Does My Retaining Wall Need?](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/retaining-wall-drainage-2)

 Aug. 18, 2022 | [Retaining Walls](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/retaining-walls)

If we haven’t met before allow us to introduce ourselves. We are Back 40 Landscaping and our expertise is in retaining walls and hardscaping. We also like to bring education to those looking for retaining wall solutions.

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[![](https://back40landscaping.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/295707520_515059440418543_9057043235194018373_n-2.jpeg?width=365&name=295707520_515059440418543_9057043235194018373_n-2.jpeg) ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/poured-concrete-vs-allan-block-wall)

## [Poured Concrete VS. Allan Block](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/poured-concrete-vs-allan-block-wall)

 Aug. 06, 2022 | [Retaining Walls](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/retaining-walls)

About twice a month we are asked what the differences are between a poured concrete and an Allan Block retaining wall. So, in this article I will highlight some key points to consider when comparing these two options.

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

## [Can I DIY A Retaining Wall?](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/diy-retaining-wall-2)

 Aug. 06, 2022 | [Retaining Walls](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/retaining-walls)

Retaining walls look pretty easy to build. All you really need is a shovel, some retaining wall blocks, and some gravel, right? We wish it was that easy, however there is a lot of things that go into building a retaining wall that homeowners do not...

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[![](https://back40landscaping.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/retaining-wall-allan-block-fraser-valley3-768x576-1-Nov-16-2024-08-14-08-0140-AM.jpeg?width=365&name=retaining-wall-allan-block-fraser-valley3-768x576-1-Nov-16-2024-08-14-08-0140-AM.jpeg) ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/replace-failed-retaining-wall)

## [Should I Wait For My Retaining Wall To Fail Before I Replace It?](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/replace-failed-retaining-wall)

 Aug. 06, 2022 | [Retaining Walls](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/retaining-walls)

At Back 40 Landscaping our expertise is in building Allan Block retaining walls. We are trained and Certified in building Allan Block retaining walls, and have a passion for building retaining walls that actually last. 

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[![](https://back40landscaping.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/retaining-wall-allan-block-fraser-valley3-768x576-1-Nov-16-2024-08-14-08-0140-AM.jpeg?width=365&name=retaining-wall-allan-block-fraser-valley3-768x576-1-Nov-16-2024-08-14-08-0140-AM.jpeg) ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/do-you-need-a-retaining-wall)

## [Does My Yard Really Need A Retaining wall?](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/do-you-need-a-retaining-wall)

 Jul. 30, 2022 | [Retaining Walls](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/retaining-walls)

Life is full of expenses, some we want to make, and some we NEED to make. We want to buy a new car, or go on that vacation we have been dreaming of. We need to buy food, gas, and pay our mortgage.

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[![](https://back40landscaping.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/download-1-3.jpeg?width=365&name=download-1-3.jpeg) ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/are-all-retaining-walls-built-the-same)

## [Does Every Company Build Their Retaining Walls the Same Way?](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/are-all-retaining-walls-built-the-same)

 Jul. 30, 2022 | [Retaining Walls](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/retaining-walls)

One of the most common questions that we get asked about Allan Block retaining walls is are all retaining walls built the same?

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[![](https://back40landscaping.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/retaining-wall-holding-up-garden-with-shrubs-plants-and-trees-Nov-16-2024-08-12-05-6204-AM.webp?width=365&name=retaining-wall-holding-up-garden-with-shrubs-plants-and-trees-Nov-16-2024-08-12-05-6204-AM.webp) ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/retaining-wall-block-options)

## [Retaining Wall Options](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/retaining-wall-block-options)

 Apr. 21, 2022 | [Retaining Walls](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/retaining-walls)

There are several different block options you can choose from when building your retaining wall.

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[![](https://back40landscaping.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/download-4.jpeg?width=365&name=download-4.jpeg) ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/ab-classic-retaining-wall)

## [AB Classic Retaining Wall Block](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/ab-classic-retaining-wall)

 Apr. 21, 2022 | [Retaining Walls](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/retaining-walls)

### AB Classic Retaining Wall block 

Made for even the most difficult of terrains. It accommodates any design that calls for a larger stone and can be combined to design unique patterns and applications for dramatic hardscape treatments.

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[![](https://back40landscaping.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/CPM_SEPT2020_AshlarTandem_beauty005.jpeg?width=365&name=CPM_SEPT2020_AshlarTandem_beauty005.jpeg) ](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/ashlar-tandem-retaining-wall)

## [Ashlar Tandem Retaining Wall Block](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/ashlar-tandem-retaining-wall)

 Apr. 21, 2022 | [Retaining Walls](https://back40landscaping.ca/education-center/tag/retaining-walls)

Learn more about Ashlar tandem retaining wall blocks. 

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