Under-Fence Plinths Explained | What They Do, What They Cost & How to Fit Them
There is a gap under your fence. Mulch washes into the next door after every storm, the dog has found the low spot, and the bottom of the fence sheet is sitting in wet dirt going rusty. An under fence plinth fixes all three. A plinth is a slim board that sits at ground level […]
Retaining Wall Blocks | Types, Costs & Which One Suits Your Site
Retaining wall blocks are precast concrete, masonry or natural stone units stacked to hold back a bank of soil. They are one of three ways Australians build retaining walls, alongside post-and-sleeper systems and poured concrete. The problem is that “retaining wall blocks” covers at least six very different products, and they are not interchangeable. A […]
The Complete Retaining Wall Design Guide for Queensland Homeowners
A retaining wall looks simple from the footpath. Behind the face, it’s holding back tonnes of soil, water pressure and gravity every single day. Get the design right and it holds firm for decades. Get it wrong and you’re looking at a bulging, cracking wall and a bill to rebuild it. This retaining wall design […]
35+ Stunning Retaining Wall Ideas for Australian Homes (2026)
Australia’s varied terrain (from the steep sloping blocks of Brisbane’s western suburbs to the rugged hillside properties of the Gold Coast hinterland) means retaining walls are one of the most common and most important landscaping decisions a homeowner will make. In this article, we cover more than 35 retaining wall ideas suited to Australian conditions, […]
How Deep Should Retaining Wall Posts Be? A Structural Guide to Spacing and Depth
Getting retaining wall posts right is one of the most important and most commonly underestimated steps in any wall build. If you’re wondering how deep retaining wall posts should be, the answer is critical: too shallow and you risk lean, movement or eventual collapse. Whether you’re planning a DIY project or managing a residential build, […]