When I finished laying all the blocks in front of this berm a couple of years ago, I didn’t like it. I couldn’t quite put my finger on the reason, though, until after the design portion of Landscaping School. Then it became clear that although the wall served its purpose for erosion control, it wasn’t very interesting.

I can’t believe I’m moving these blocks again but I know it’ll be worth all the temporary aches!
(By the way, the fence was added a few months ago to discourage Javelina).

As with the first section of this retaining wall (see June 12th post), I decided to extend it out and terrace it. I added a few drip irrigation emitters in the lower portion. I don’t know what I’ll plant yet but I’ll be referring to my “Javelina resistant” plant list 🙂

As with “Javelina Cafe”, this area has been a favorite of the local Javelina but as the plants are getting established, it’s harder for them to push them over to get to the roots so I’m hoping I don’t need the fence anymore.