You, our TOH online community members, told us that building a retaining wall tops the summer to-do list. So we lined up the experts to help you create a sturdy and stylish structure for leveling your landscape
Planted on top of a wall, these plants spill over the edge for a dramatic, cascading effect. They all do well without supplemental watering, which can increase soil pressure on the wall.
Shown: Fairy rose(Rosa polyantha 'The Fairy') This disease-resistant rose has shiny green leaves and profuse pink clusters of summer blooms. Grows up to 3 feet high and wide in Zones 5 to 9. About $25; Moody's Nursery
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