[Cochran]

The funny thing about this client--he told me he wanted to go as cheaply as possible on this wall so he could save his money to install a nice landscape. I understand his thinking, but I don't think he understands the importance of a properly installed retaining wall. Less on a wall, more on landscape = more money down the drain in the long run, right?

Fine Edge, I understand your dillemma on drainage--that's our biggest issue as we are super flat around here. Seems as if we always have to do some type of grade work or take care of drainage issues because they were failed to be done properly when a homebuilder or another landscaper told the homeowner they would do a final grade and do it properly. Homeowners usually don't like to hear they have to re-do and also pay more money for something they think they received to begin with....