Denise and David's Wall
Back to 2003

In February, we went south to Denise and David's new home in Arroyo Grande.  While we were there, I helped David install a retaining wall in their back yard.  We started with a 24" layer and added 16" more except at the ends and the middle, which were finally set up for 52" total height, including the cap.

The trench

The starting end

 
More gravel

First try at the end

Paying for more gravel

The first (24") layer continues

The first layer almost done

Backfilling the first layer

Almost done (added 16")!

DONE! (picture from Denise)

 But The Story doesn't end there!  Right after David finished the back yard, he decided to extend the wall into the patio.  The following pictures were also taken by Denise.  She titled the first picture "Can of Worms"

The old hot tub being removed first

Much of the blocks had to be cut in order to make the sharp curves.

The wall continues