Very, very informative. Thanks for showing all the steps and explaining your choices. At 15:23 you can see that you buried your new European hornbeam with mulch several inches up the trunk. That will allow a fungus to grow on the bark of the trunk and stunt the growth for years until it finally dies. If you want it to survive, simply remove the retaining wood in front of the tree and blow the mulch away such that you can see the flare of the roots above the surface of the soil/sand. If you need to raise the tree to expose the roots, NOW is the time before the roots become implanted. As long as the tops of the roots are exposed, that's enough to assure that the bark of the trunk is safely above the soil. Pet peeve of mine: The proof is not in the pudding (or puddin'). The proof of the pudding is in the eating. Ask your great grandmother about this beloved saying from antiquity.
LOL....are you digging at the beach?! I get the merits of a square head shovel, but not sure how many people have soil like that, rocks stop a square head shovel in it's tracks.
Dari’s response to your “LOL” comment was very gracious. Ask yourself how it might feel when the first thing a person does is laugh before they’ve said a word, and then just write her methods off just because she lives somewhere different from you. What’s that about?
I really enjoyed this video. It gives me a lot of food for thought because of the materials you use here and your comments. You see, many years ago, I had to do something rather unexpected for a software developer: go outside and dig a long trench and lay pipe in the trench from the house gutter downspout to the storm water connection about 40 feet away. If I did not do this, my house addition would not pass county and city building inspections. So I got out there and started digging. It was backbreaking work for me, so I know you had the very same backbreaking work...except it was a heck of a lot harder for you. I was happy to get a reasonably tilted trench running to the storm water pipe. I think I should have dug the trench a little deeper, then lined it with that special fabric you show in this video, and then backfill with crushed rock just as you have done. I just laid pipe on the bare dirt and felt relieved that the entire set of fittings glued together properly and I had a run of pipe that would drain water from the gutters to the stormwater pipe. I could have done a better job with this -- your video almost makes we want to dig the trench up and re-do the whole job. My compliments to you on building this beautiful retaining wall and planting it with the lovely tree. My compliments to you on your smarts and strength, your fitness and intelligent approach to your work. I want to ask you....does Canada Post offer good mail delivery service? The U. S. Post Office in my opinion is terrible. The funny thing was, last night, before you posted this video, I was thinking to myself, "I should ask Daru Dhillon if Canada Post offers good mail service." And the very next day, today, you complimented your Canada Post carrier! (I am impressed with him too and I thank him for helping you out.)
The time and effort you put into your videos is truly commendable. The subtle details like highlights make all the difference! Out of curiosity, did you place some filter fabric between the soil and the 3/4” aggregate? Thank you Daru!
Thanks glad you enjoy the details. I like to use the filter fabric on the base before the 3/4” crushed. I didn’t before but I like the filtration to keep the drain clear with the appropriate fabric.
Would this retaining wall construction work well for the edge of a property that is sloping into the neighbors? Where would you place a fence that runs along that property line?
Yes as long as you leave enough room for the tiebacks and drainage. I have a bigger wood retaining wall in the background of my floating deck video that shows a taller version of this wall for those interested. Fence posts can be incorporated into the design too.
Great video and explanation! Are tiebacks required for all retaining walls or is there a height below which they aren’t required? Also, would you be able to do a video showing how to get the correct slope on the gravel bed for the correct drainage on the drain pipe. This is the part I always get bogged down in. Thanks again and keep the videos and instructions coming! 🎉
Okay, I was skeptical of you using timbers at first but this looks like a really great way to build a long-lasting retaining wall. I'd like to see you try that here in the Utah desert though! The soil is full of rocks and the clay/sand mix isn't so easy to work with.
You know your lumber. I stacked them beforehand to check. Sometimes when the timbers aren’t perfect I’ll do a batter to hide the variation. Good observation!
Yes you can seal it with a stain with UV protection. I personally like clear so you can see the wood. Here’s how I stain a deck if interested: BEST Way To Stain a Deck | No Sanding Ever ruclips.net/video/P3RXPSztMsU/видео.html
Yeah, LOL! “Easiest and fastest way” when you’re digging in extremely sandy soil. Try that on red clay or the rock hard soil or soil with 80% river rock.
Braun, beauty and brains... I'm in love. If only I was 30 years younger... and single... well, I think even my wife would fall in love with this lady. I know... Daru, how well do you like your parents... can we adopt you as our daughter... I'm an engineer, you'll love us!!!
What do you expect the useful life of those beams to be? Every wood beam laid on the ground like that I've encountered is rotten, warped, and in general unserviceable condition.
I’m not implying. I’m stating facts. Geogrid reinforces the wall by connecting it into the backfill making the two separate units (the wall and backfill) one solid mass. That’s an increase in size and weight of over 938%. Mass is a critical component of strength. Uniaxial also has strong tensile strength making it excellent for strain relief. This is why Geogrid is standard for block retaining wall construction and civil engineering projects. My last video on block retaining walls goes into more benefits like creep reduction and erosion control if you are interested. Tensile strength is explained in my joist hanger video.
@@DaruDhillon I’m a mechanical engineer. As soon as those beams dry out and you don’t have as much friction of the two beams pinching the mesh, there is very little connection so there is very little effective tensile strength.
@@gilleschercuitte4255 tarps trap water and are great for lining a pond. The trapped water will increase hydrostatic pressure. Hydrostatic pressure is a leading cause of retaining wall failure.
No, it’s non-woven, light grade geotextile fabric. Specifically designed for retaining walls, vertical and horizontal applications and drainage. Without it your aggregate won’t have filtration and will be full of mud. Not all non-wovens are equal. The plastic I show as bad is woven. If it looks like a tarp it will act like a tarp.
Reminds me of my wife. When she finds a new tool. she gets so excited and can't stop talking about it!! Great job!!
Thanks, I can relate to your wife. Finding something useful is a simple pleasure.
Daru you make awesome tutorials very educational.Thanks for sharing your skills and hard work 👍
So nice of you Danny! It’s my pleasure. ❤️
Excellent explanations! Very informative and great humour to boot!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for taking the time to comment. Every comment helps support this video. ❤️
Amazing job! Looks beautiful, as always ❤
Very clear and helpful instructions.
Thank you
I'm glad you liked it, thanks! All the best
I love your videos! You are a talented and hard working woman with a true gift for teaching. Keep up the great content Daru!
@@ld5714 That means a lot, thank-you! ❤️
Very, very informative. Thanks for showing all the steps and explaining your choices.
At 15:23 you can see that you buried your new European hornbeam with mulch several inches up the trunk. That will allow a fungus to grow on the bark of the trunk and stunt the growth for years until it finally dies. If you want it to survive, simply remove the retaining wood in front of the tree and blow the mulch away such that you can see the flare of the roots above the surface of the soil/sand. If you need to raise the tree to expose the roots, NOW is the time before the roots become implanted. As long as the tops of the roots are exposed, that's enough to assure that the bark of the trunk is safely above the soil.
Pet peeve of mine: The proof is not in the pudding (or puddin'). The proof of the pudding is in the eating. Ask your great grandmother about this beloved saying from antiquity.
Wow, that was amazing to watch. So professionally done.
Appreciate hearing from you, thanks!
LOL....are you digging at the beach?! I get the merits of a square head shovel, but not sure how many people have soil like that, rocks stop a square head shovel in it's tracks.
I hear you. It’s important to know your soil type so you can use a regular shovel and pry to remove your rocks. Every region is different.
Going to say, that is the nicest soil I've ever seen. In the PNW our 'soil' is 90% rocks. :)
My soil is half clay and the other half is more clay.
Dari’s response to your “LOL” comment was very gracious. Ask yourself how it might feel when the first thing a person does is laugh before they’ve said a word, and then just write her methods off just because she lives somewhere different from you. What’s that about?
I really enjoyed this video. It gives me a lot of food for thought because of the materials you use here and your comments. You see, many years ago, I had to do something rather unexpected for a software developer: go outside and dig a long trench and lay pipe in the trench from the house gutter downspout to the storm water connection about 40 feet away. If I did not do this, my house addition would not pass county and city building inspections. So I got out there and started digging. It was backbreaking work for me, so I know you had the very same backbreaking work...except it was a heck of a lot harder for you. I was happy to get a reasonably tilted trench running to the storm water pipe. I think I should have dug the trench a little deeper, then lined it with that special fabric you show in this video, and then backfill with crushed rock just as you have done. I just laid pipe on the bare dirt and felt relieved that the entire set of fittings glued together properly and I had a run of pipe that would drain water from the gutters to the stormwater pipe. I could have done a better job with this -- your video almost makes we want to dig the trench up and re-do the whole job. My compliments to you on building this beautiful retaining wall and planting it with the lovely tree. My compliments to you on your smarts and strength, your fitness and intelligent approach to your work. I want to ask you....does Canada Post offer good mail delivery service? The U. S. Post Office in my opinion is terrible. The funny thing was, last night, before you posted this video, I was thinking to myself, "I should ask Daru Dhillon if Canada Post offers good mail service." And the very next day, today, you complimented your Canada Post carrier! (I am impressed with him too and I thank him for helping you out.)
That was excellent. I never knew how much to it then just laying huge lumber down. Thanks!
Thanks! Your take is on point. There’s more to this and we think.
Thank-you to everyone who watches and supports this channel. Who likes wood in their garden? 🪴 💚
The time and effort you put into your videos is truly commendable. The subtle details like highlights make all the difference!
Out of curiosity, did you place some filter fabric between the soil and the 3/4” aggregate?
Thank you Daru!
Thanks glad you enjoy the details. I like to use the filter fabric on the base before the 3/4” crushed. I didn’t before but I like the filtration to keep the drain clear with the appropriate fabric.
Looks amazing and built to last!
Daru your job is perfect. I'm your channel fan.
Would this retaining wall construction work well for the edge of a property that is sloping into the neighbors? Where would you place a fence that runs along that property line?
Yes as long as you leave enough room for the tiebacks and drainage. I have a bigger wood retaining wall in the background of my floating deck video that shows a taller version of this wall for those interested. Fence posts can be incorporated into the design too.
Great video and explanation! Are tiebacks required for all retaining walls or is there a height below which they aren’t required?
Also, would you be able to do a video showing how to get the correct slope on the gravel bed for the correct drainage on the drain pipe. This is the part I always get bogged down in. Thanks again and keep the videos and instructions coming! 🎉
Okay, I was skeptical of you using timbers at first but this looks like a really great way to build a long-lasting retaining wall. I'd like to see you try that here in the Utah desert though! The soil is full of rocks and the clay/sand mix isn't so easy to work with.
Great point! The rocks are a different story. It’s a nice natural look that adds warmth to a garden. Glad you liked it.
I don't most contracters would build it that good. Straightest timbers I have ever seen.
You know your lumber. I stacked them beforehand to check. Sometimes when the timbers aren’t perfect I’ll do a batter to hide the variation. Good observation!
Good job. How much did you spend on those Timbers? I need to do something similar for a fifty foot length. But two levels
Amazing! Nice job :)
@@robolduc653 Thank-you, I appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment!
Your tutorials are the best on RUclips. Thank you! How did you learn all this? Can I be your apprentice 😊
Wow, thank you! You’re hired!
So smart, so beautiful. Can you do a how to wood awning video.
Thanks for watching and sharing your suggestion! There’s an idea. 💡
Another GREAT video! Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.
I have the same shirt! We have amazing fashion sense.
@@jimsande5428 Jim we’re twins! Nice.
That and the MacGregor Red and Black tartan pattern has literally been around for centuries without ever going out of style.
great stuff
Hi Peter, thanks! Good to hear from you!
I'm going to do this at a lake shore. Is there any coating I could brush on to help preserve it?
Yes you can seal it with a stain with UV protection. I personally like clear so you can see the wood. Here’s how I stain a deck if interested: BEST Way To Stain a Deck | No Sanding Ever
ruclips.net/video/P3RXPSztMsU/видео.html
Yeah, LOL! “Easiest and fastest way” when you’re digging in extremely sandy soil. Try that on red clay or the rock hard soil or soil with 80% river rock.
I used to work out west where we had a lot of rocks. That’s a different story. Teaches you patience and gives you a work out.
Now lets see the crew that's actually building that wall.
@@l800x8 anyone can do this!
🔥
Braun, beauty and brains... I'm in love. If only I was 30 years younger... and single... well, I think even my wife would fall in love with this lady. I know... Daru, how well do you like your parents... can we adopt you as our daughter... I'm an engineer, you'll love us!!!
Sweet, I talk mostly with engineers these days. I would have lots of questions for you. Such a fascinating line of work you’re in!
😍
If you didn't slap your hand on it and say this baby isn't going anywhere then this wall is doomed to fail.
@@byever1 I’ll have to remember that for the next one. Thanks
@@DaruDhillon why no pl between the 6x6s
@@byever1 The fasteners are incredibly strong and their holding power is excellent as is the PL.
What do you expect the useful life of those beams to be? Every wood beam laid on the ground like that I've encountered is rotten, warped, and in general unserviceable condition.
Looks like Florida soil..
Could be. Lucky you. You’ve got the sun.
wow you are so clear, in your instructions. and so hot.
@@waynewalton265 glad you found it helpful, thanks!
Good build, but I think you are implying the geo grid is doing more work than it really is. Still necessary, but…..
I’m not implying. I’m stating facts. Geogrid reinforces the wall by connecting it into the backfill making the two separate units (the wall and backfill) one solid mass. That’s an increase in size and weight of over 938%. Mass is a critical component of strength. Uniaxial also has strong tensile strength making it excellent for strain relief. This is why Geogrid is standard for block retaining wall construction and civil engineering projects. My last video on block retaining walls goes into more benefits like creep reduction and erosion control if you are interested. Tensile strength is explained in my joist hanger video.
@@DaruDhillon
I’m a mechanical engineer.
As soon as those beams dry out and you don’t have as much friction of the two beams pinching the mesh, there is very little connection so there is very little effective tensile strength.
Where are all the stones?
@@nicksylvester426 buried, shh don’t tell.
Two thumbs up Daru. Good teacher.
Thank-you kindly!
But; wood will rot , guaranteed to rot , no matter how well built , the weak link is wood, it rots and your wall fails
Thanks for sharing your thoughts in this build.
I hope after she finished this she had diner ready for her home 💯
One of the nicest feelings is coming home to a home cooked meal. That’s love.
ROFLMAO!! I'd like to see her trench like that in my yard!!!
Same 😂
Farmers for a millenium have been using geo plastic tarp. She a joke.
@@gilleschercuitte4255 tarps trap water and are great for lining a pond. The trapped water will increase hydrostatic pressure. Hydrostatic pressure is a leading cause of retaining wall failure.
And what is that "fabric" made of? Plastic? No thanks.
No, it’s non-woven, light grade geotextile fabric. Specifically designed for retaining walls, vertical and horizontal applications and drainage. Without it your aggregate won’t have filtration and will be full of mud. Not all non-wovens are equal. The plastic I show as bad is woven. If it looks like a tarp it will act like a tarp.
Plastic would be weird , i m more intrigued by the geo grid. That I couldn’t tell if it was light metal of plastic