Advice please for low retaining bank wall

Ginger83

Hi all,
I'm looking for some advice / recommendations.

I have a sloped bank at the back of the garden. We have a large retaining wall there as the estate we live in was built on a hill. The bank, I suppose is covering the foundations of this large wall.

I chopped this bank back a bit and put sleepers 3 high on their edge here hoping to hold it back but I can see it settling and pushing them.

I would like to build a low wall three foot at its highest point to hold the bank and put chippings on the bank and plant some shrubs but wanted maybe a nice brick. Could someone advise me what the best route to take would be?

Thanks.
Oh the bank is about 40 foot long by maybe four foot wide and my kerosene tank is on a slab in the middle of the bank. (makes it interesting )

Sonnenblumen

Various solutions:

4" solid blocks laid flat and render the front in sand & cement or
same as above with second ornamental wall finish (sandstone, brick etc)

If you prefer a light coloured finish on front, would be advisable to put a damp proof membrane behind retaining wall, this will prevent any constant damp look at front. Important also to have weep holes (every 3'-6' at base and below ground level of wall) to allow water to escape.

From our website you can see various solutions/finishes including from here: (http://www.owenchubblandscapers.com/patios/2/ ) ,from our Residential projects: (http://www.owenchubblandscapers.com/projects/residential/south-dublin/ ) and here's one from our SUNBLOG: http://www.owenchubblandscapers.com/news/entry/sandstone-patios-in-challenging-spaces/

Good luck