This is a diagram of how a French Drain works A diagram of a Retaining Wall with a drain A continuation of their "Landscaping Problem Areas" article - Cambridge Landscapes further explains French ...

The beautiful color of this cedar wood retaining wall by @tedmade.woodwork shows off the plants on both sides. A wood retaining wall is a more cost-effective choice than stone or concrete, but lacks ...

In our Santa Cruz climate, proper drainage is especially important if you want to keep your landscaping and home protected from water damage. An overabundance of water can drown certain plants, harbor ...