Retaining walls are the structures that are developed or constructed so that the soil can be hold back from unnatural slopes. Such constructions are must in places where there are slopes; the landscapes need to be carefully shaped. Those are done in hilly areas to make roads, farming etc. the retaining walls are structures made up of concrete so that it can resist the lateral pressures from soil. Such retaining walls provide good result in case of any landslides in roads or farming areas. The retaining wall resists the soil to fall apart and acts as a protective layer. Such walls are made up of high concrete walls and there is mechanism to construct such walls.

However such retaining walls are also used for gardening purposes to cover the plants and other orchids. There are various designs available with such retaining walls made up of concrete bricks and many other products. Apart from meeting the purpose the recent retaining walls also makes the place attractive. Most frequent use of the retaining walls is in hillside to prevent soil erosion and land slide. When there is heavy rain the water washes away the soil but the retaining wall prevents it. in hilly roads often roads are blocked due to landslides but the retaining wall can protect such cases and maintain smooth operation.

In present scenario the retaining walls are used for decorative purposes in parking lots, paths, gardens or any other construction sites. Alongside the walls proper draining is also made so that the water can carefully pass without creating extra pressure on the walls. Proper drainage will minimize the hydrostatic pressure and help in maintaining the walls. Else such pressures can exert much more pressure on the retaining walls making it weaker. Rocks, bricks, stones or other concrete materials are prefect in designing any retaining walls.