
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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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.

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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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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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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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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Crew radios over cell networks
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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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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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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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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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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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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Single-direction vibratory plate compactor equipped with a water tank.
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A 5.5 HP Honda GX160 powers this vibrating plate compactor.
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212cc plate compactor supplied with a wheel kit and rated at 4,496 pounds of compaction force.
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A Briggs-powered plate compactor rated at 6.5 hp delivers 3,000 pounds of compaction force.
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This 2.5 hp compactor provides 1,850 pounds of compaction force.
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This horizontal, self-leveling rotary laser package supplies a receiver, detector mount, field notebook, and carrying case.
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Rotary laser-level package includes its tripod, grade rod, and alkaline power source.
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The kit contains an HR320 receiver, a receiver clamp, a 15-foot grade staff, a tripod, and a system case.
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Electronic, self-leveling dual-slope rotary laser system for horizontal and vertical work.
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Self-leveling rotary laser system with a red laser.
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A remote control, survey tripod, and 5-meter staff are supplied with the green self-leveling rotary laser set.
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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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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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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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