Timber retaining walls are a great addition to backyards and landscaped gardens. These walls are constructed from logs and engineered with mortise and tenon joinery for strength and long lasting durability. Timber is chosen for its beauty as well as for the ability to resist decay. Whether used in a wooded area or near a creek or river, these structures provide an attractive focal point that enhances the garden. In the appropriate location, a timber retaining wall blends naturally into a landscape much more naturally than most other retaining materials. Whether staining to match cedar or white sanded to blend with a white or gray background, it blends in perfectly. Its strength and durability allow it to be built to specific lengths to create a fence or gate, and to be shaped in decorative ways, such as arches or V-shapes. It can even be left unadorned to save money on labor. When staining to match cedar or white sanded lumber, it blends perfectly into the surroundings. Even if ...