Ugly cinder block retaining wall
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Janet Pizaro on Mar 04, 2016I use colorful pots and assorted plants to disguise any eyesores on my property.Helpful Reply
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MN Mom on Mar 04, 2016If you can plant something that drapes like a vine it could cascade down the blocks. You can also plant pots and train the plants upward on a trellisHelpful Reply
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Sandie on Mar 04, 2016Good ideas. I first though a fake stone glued on it may work. We are moving into this home next week.Helpful Reply
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KatAych on Mar 04, 2016We've got a small cinder block wall in our backyard...we planted ivy geraniums - one of my faves! They drape down over the blocks, come in all sorts of beautiful colors, and are very easy to care for!Helpful Reply
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Sandie on Mar 05, 2016Several good ideas.Helpful Reply
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Johnchip on Mar 05, 2016Paint it first, just to get rid of the base color. (I would suggest something like a dark terra cotta will push it back and make it disappear) Then if you like you can put a lattice piece over top (cheap at Home Depot/Lowes)I would stain or paint it first, (in a lighter color than the back concrete)and put trim around the lattice piece to make it look 'finished'. It can be nailed right into the concrete block with a few concrete nails. Then use planters etc.. on top and bottom. A nice urn piece in the center would make it a showcase rather than the eyesore it is now. If you have an electric outlet, you may want to consider a wall fountain. They have so many now available at very reasonable cost. Or even a small filtered pond fountain to add plants and fish in front, depending on the space. You could do the entire project in a weekend. $50-$300+ depending on the extras.Helpful Reply
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Marion Nesbitt on Mar 06, 2016I'd start with a concrete stain that is to your liking.Helpful Reply
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