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Picked by Darin

Picked by Darin Chamberlin. In 42 years of landscape contracting, Darin has worked hand in hand with roofers, plumbers, remodelers, tree crews and storm repair pros, because every outdoor project depends on the trades around it. This retaining wall store grew out of that work. It isn't a venture capital deal, it's gear Darin has seen get the job done.

Tools and supplies for retaining wall projects from Dubuque Retaining Walls.

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Steep Mississippi bluffs send heavy rain behind walls. Give that water a way out.

Flex Drain with sock, 25 ft

Flex Drain with sock, 25 ft

A 25-foot flexible drain line with a filter sock, for carrying water away from behind a wall or a soggy spot.

Confirm the pipe diameter works for your drainage layout.

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NDS 12-inch square catch basin kit

NDS 12-inch square catch basin kit

A 12-inch catch basin with two adapters, an outlet plug and a plastic grate, for collecting runoff in low spots.

Check the outlet size and choose a suitable basin location.

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Tan block retaining wall with capstones
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VEVOR woven weed barrier

VEVOR woven weed barrier

For beds bordering a retaining wall, use woven weed cloth; it isn't intended to handle wall drainage.

For retaining-wall drainage, use engineered geotextile or filter cloth, not this woven fabric.

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A black hideaway two-way radio base unit with a short antenna and a green status light, next to a wireless handheld microphone

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Midland MXT295 15W GMRS mobile radio with Bluetooth mic

Talk across a big job site, from the truck to the far side of the yard, without walking back or yelling over the equipment. 15 watts (5-watt low setting), IP67 sealed against dust and water, automatic noise canceling, 22 GMRS + 8 repeater channels and 154 privacy codes, PA and intercom, and NOAA weather alerts. The hideaway base unit tucks out of sight and runs off a DC vehicle adapter.

Using GMRS in the US needs an FCC license: no test, $35 for 10 years, and one license covers your immediate family. Anyone outside your family needs their own.

Read our GMRS guide (license, range, uses)

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Five black GLOBAL-PTT handheld radios with screens showing WiFi, 4G LTE, GPS and SOS icons

Crew radios over cell networks

global-ptt 5-pack 4G LTE / WiFi push-to-talk radios

Five push-to-talk radios that talk over 4G LTE or WiFi instead of radio range, so a crew spread across town (or across job sites) can still reach each other. Each one comes with a pre-installed SIM card, GPS and an SOS button, in an IP67 case that floats if it gets dropped in water.

Needs cell or WiFi coverage to work. Check the current price, coverage and platform terms on Amazon before ordering.

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Mosser Lee decorative river rock

Mosser Lee decorative river rock

A modest package of ornamental river stones works as an accent in an adjacent garden bed or planter.

This decorative rock comes in a 5 lb bag; it is not structural aggregate or a drainage specification.

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Rain Bird drip-irrigation kit

Rain Bird drip-irrigation kit

Terrace gardens may use drip lines, provided water is directed away from the retaining-wall structure.

Review required pressure, backflow safeguards, cold-weather shutdown, and what the plants need.

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Gorilla Carts garden dump cart

Gorilla Carts garden dump cart

Move mulch and other lightweight landscaping supplies around the work area with a garden dump wagon.

Confirm the live price and offer, selected model, compatibility, and maker's directions before purchasing.

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VEVOR 16-inch electric concrete saw

VEVOR 16-inch electric concrete saw

Electric cutting tool made for trimming concrete edges, pavers, and retaining-wall blocks.

Select a diamond blade that fits the work. Keep dust down with water or another control method, and wear protection for your eyes, ears, and lungs.

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More top picks

Multiquip MVC82VHW Plate Compactor

Multiquip MVC82VHW Plate Compactor

Honda GX160 plate compactor, fitted with an 18-inch plate and water tank.

Check that the plate can fit the available workspace.

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Wacker Neuson WP1550AW Plate Compactor

Wacker Neuson WP1550AW Plate Compactor

Single-direction vibratory plate compactor equipped with a water tank.

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Tomahawk Honda Plate Compactor

Tomahawk Honda Plate Compactor

A 5.5 HP Honda GX160 powers this vibrating plate compactor.

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WEN 7HP Plate Compactor

WEN 7HP Plate Compactor

212cc plate compactor supplied with a wheel kit and rated at 4,496 pounds of compaction force.

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YARDMAX YC1390 Plate Compactor

YARDMAX YC1390 Plate Compactor

A Briggs-powered plate compactor rated at 6.5 hp delivers 3,000 pounds of compaction force.

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YARDMAX YC0850 Plate Compactor

YARDMAX YC0850 Plate Compactor

This 2.5 hp compactor provides 1,850 pounds of compaction force.

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Topcon RL-H5B Rotary Laser Kit

Topcon RL-H5B Rotary Laser Kit

This horizontal, self-leveling rotary laser package supplies a receiver, detector mount, field notebook, and carrying case.

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Spectra Precision LL300N-1 Rotary Laser Kit

Spectra Precision LL300N-1 Rotary Laser Kit

Rotary laser-level package includes its tripod, grade rod, and alkaline power source.

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Spectra Precision LL100N-2 Laser Level Kit

Spectra Precision LL100N-2 Laser Level Kit

The kit contains an HR320 receiver, a receiver clamp, a 15-foot grade staff, a tripod, and a system case.

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Johnson 99-028K Dual-Slope Rotary Laser

Johnson 99-028K Dual-Slope Rotary Laser

Electronic, self-leveling dual-slope rotary laser system for horizontal and vertical work.

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Johnson 99-027K Rotary Laser System

Johnson 99-027K Rotary Laser System

Self-leveling rotary laser system with a red laser.

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VEVOR Green Rotary Laser Level Kit

VEVOR Green Rotary Laser Level Kit

A remote control, survey tripod, and 5-meter staff are supplied with the green self-leveling rotary laser set.

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Loctite PL Premium adhesive

Loctite PL Premium adhesive

Bond approved masonry pieces, including suitable landscape-block caps, with construction adhesive.

Confirm the product is rated for both the base material and cap assembly. Adhesive cannot stand in for structural connections specified by an engineer.

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Hykolity low-voltage path lights

Hykolity low-voltage path lights

Install low-voltage walkway fixtures to illuminate paths and garden beds beside the retaining wall.

Check transformer, cable, and connector needs; you may need to purchase a complete power system separately.

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Kante concrete planter

Kante concrete planter

Use a standalone planter to add greenery away from the wall's cap stones and drainage exits.

Avoid placing weighty pots on caps; keep them away from outlets and respect deck weight ratings.

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