Allan Block products can be used to create many types of applications including stairs. These projects were built in Pennsylvania and Maryland using products from Nitterhouse Concrete. They offer great colors and textures to compliment any outdoor landscaping the customer has requested. Customer upgraded their front entryway and side yard with planters and flowing pavers to their other building. Photos provided by Allan Block Corporation

Backyard block retaining wall to hold back hillside and create an area for plantings.
Photo of a mid-sized backyard retaining wall landscape in Minneapolis.

Backyard design that included multiple patio areas, 7 retaining walls, terracing and stairways down to the waterfront. Used Allan Block Europa Collection in an Abbey Blend Pattern. Wall has lighting for evening entertaining and use. Rocks were used to create an elegant waterfall on the top patio.

Backyard design that included multiple patio areas, 7 retaining walls, terracing and stairways down to the waterfront. Used Allan Block Europa Collection in an Abbey Blend Pattern. Wall has lighting for evening entertaining and use. Rocks were used to create an elegant waterfall on the top patio.

Backyard design that included multiple patio areas, 7 retaining walls, terracing and stairways down to the waterfront. Used Allan Block Europa Collection in an Abbey Blend Pattern. Wall has lighting for evening entertaining and use. Rocks were used to create an elegant waterfall on the top patio.

Backyard block retaining wall to hold back hillside and create an area for plantings.
Inspiration for a mid-sized backyard retaining wall landscape in Minneapolis.

We replaced an existing block retaining wall that was failing due to drainage issues. We corrected the drainage issues and installed this wall to last a lifetime.

Backyard block retaining wall to hold back hillside and create an area for plantings.
Design ideas for a mid-sized backyard retaining wall landscape in Minneapolis.

Block retaining walls around a raised patio with stone steps and slate rock.
Photo of a small retaining wall landscape in Minneapolis.

Backyard design that included multiple patio areas, 7 retaining walls, terracing and stairways down to the waterfront. Used Allan Block Europa Collection in an Abbey Blend Pattern. Wall has lighting for evening entertaining and use. Rocks were used to create an elegant waterfall on the top patio.

Backyard block retaining wall to hold back hillside and create an area for plantings.
This is an example of a mid-sized backyard retaining wall landscape in Minneapolis.

Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean partial sun side yard retaining wall landscape in Seattle for spring.

Backyard design that included multiple patio areas, 7 retaining walls, terracing and stairways down to the waterfront. Used Allan Block Europa Collection in an Abbey Blend Pattern. Wall has lighting for evening entertaining and use. Rocks were used to create an elegant waterfall on the top patio.

Backyard design that included multiple patio areas, 7 retaining walls, terracing and stairways down to the waterfront. Used Allan Block Europa Collection in an Abbey Blend Pattern. Wall has lighting for evening entertaining and use. Rocks were used to create an elegant waterfall on the top patio.

Backyard design that included multiple patio areas, 7 retaining walls, terracing and stairways down to the waterfront. Used Allan Block Europa Collection in an Abbey Blend Pattern. Wall has lighting for evening entertaining and use. Rocks were used to create an elegant waterfall on the top patio.

The large concrete blocks allow for a tall retaining wall. Design and installation by Merrifield Garden Center
Photo of a huge contemporary backyard concrete paver retaining wall landscape in DC Metro.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary hillside retaining wall landscape.

Photo of a transitional landscaping in Seattle.

Backyard design that included multiple patio areas, 7 retaining walls, terracing and stairways down to the waterfront. Used Allan Block Europa Collection in an Abbey Blend Pattern. Wall has lighting for evening entertaining and use. Rocks were used to create an elegant waterfall on the top patio.