How to Build a Stable Gabion Retaining Wall

Learn how to build a stable gabion retaining wall to secure slopes and transform your outdoor space. In this video, I guide you step-by-step as I construct a five-meter-long gabion wall that’s 50 cm high and 50 cm deep, perfect for stabilizing slopes and enhancing landscaping. From excavating soil and preparing the base with gravel to assembling and filling stone baskets with granite, I share detailed tips to ensure a solid and durable structure.

Here’s what you’ll see in this video:
✅ Excavating and leveling soil for a stable foundation.
✅ Aligning and assembling gabion baskets for precise placement.
✅ Filling gabions with granite stones for strength and aesthetics.
✅ Installing drainage, electrical conduits, and water pipes for a complete setup.
✅ Adding protective fleece to prevent soil erosion and maintain the wall’s integrity.


In the video, you will learn:
👉 How to remove the old slope and prepare a stable foundation.
👉 The installation of a drainage pipe for optimal drainage.
👉 How to prepare irrigation and electrical lines for future projects.
👉 How to assemble and align the gabions and fill them with stones correctly.
👉 How to install a protective fleece to protect the slope from erosion.

Whether you're tackling slope stabilization, planning a landscaping project, or simply curious about gabion walls, this video provides clear, actionable steps to get it done right. If you enjoyed this content and found it helpful, please give it a thumbs up and subscribe for more DIY and landscaping projects. Your support means a lot—thank you! See you in the next video. 👍


You can find a detailed blog post with lots more information on my website: 👉 https://commaik.de/2020/06/hangsicherung-mit-gabionen-hochbeet-mit-gabionen-bauen/


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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Introduction
00:21 - Slope Preparation Techniques
00:57 - Excavation and Base Preparation
04:35 - Gabion Assembly Process
10:51 - Filling Gabions with Material
13:42 - Final Results and Overview


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This video was originally created in German for the channel https://youtube.com/commaik and then translated into English.

📺 The original video, which includes English subtitles, can be found here: https://youtu.be/lS6HJpzx35k

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