Verdura

Verdura

Verdura

Product catalog summary
Introduction
The VERDURA® line of Yardstone® products is designed for do-it-yourself enthusiasts, offering a 100% plantable dry stack modular system for retaining walls, lawn borders, and planting beds. These products combine verdant aesthetics with durability, providing a cost-effective and flexible landscaping solution.

Key Features
  • Fewer blocks per square foot reduce costs.
  • 100% plantable blocks with no need for mortar or rebar.
  • Design flexibility accommodates vertical and horizontal curves.
  • Efficient irrigation and fast drainage capabilities.
  • Attractive even without plants, suitable for xeriscapes.

Product Specifications
  • VERDURA® 10: Crown Height: 6”, Rail Height: 4”, Width: 12”, Depth: 8”, Block Weight: 22 lbs, Area Covered: 0.5 sq ft per block.
  • VERDURA® 30: Crown Height: 9.5”, Rail Height: 6.5”, Width: 18”, Depth: 12”, Block Weight: 65 lbs, Area Covered: 1.25 sq ft per block.

Installation Guidelines
  1. Start by digging a trench for the first row of blocks to act as a footing.
  2. Lay blocks with specified spacing (6” for VERDURA® 10, 9” for VERDURA® 30) using a string line for alignment.
  3. Backfill with soil and compact it to create a firm base for the next row.
  4. Center each additional row over the space between blocks below for planting.
  5. For curved walls, adjust block spacing accordingly.

Design Options
  • Curved walls can be concave or convex by adjusting block spacing.
  • Half blocks can be created using a circular saw with a masonry blade.
  • Corners can be constructed by turning blocks at a 90-degree angle.

Testimonials
  • Users praise the system for its beauty, value, strength, and ease of use.
  • VERDURA® products are noted for their ability to blend with greenery and provide a durable retaining wall solution.

Conclusion
VERDURA® products offer a versatile and aesthetically pleasing solution for landscaping projects, allowing for easy installation and long-lasting beauty. For more information and tips, visit the website at www.soilretention.com.
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Catalog excerpts

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• Attractive even without plants - use it for xeriscapes, too! Protected by US and International Patents and Trademarks • Designed for efcient irrigation & fast drainage • Design exibility - accommodates vertical & horizontal curves • Same block does footings, face, corners & ends • NO Rebar • NO Mortar • The only 100% plantable block available • Fewer blocks per square foot mean lower cost The Fast, Cost-effective Way to a Beautifully Landscaped Yard Distributed By fully plantable unbeatable strength timeless beauty TREE RING We created the VERDURA® line of Yardstone® products with the do-it-yourselfer in mind. Our products combine VERdant (green with vegetation) with DURAbility that offers the homeowner the only 100% plantable dry stack modular system that will provide a lifetime of beauty. The Ultimate in Plantable Blocks for Retaining Walls, Lawn Borders & Planting Beds LAWN BORDER Our Favorite “Weekend Warriors” Had This to Say About VERDURA® Products “We used both VERDURA®10 and VERDURA®30 on several retaining walls with outstanding results in beauty, value, strength and durability.” Pat Grundy, Vista, California “We looked at all the alternatives and the VERDURA® system is the best! Thanks!” Jack Adrichem, Encinitas, California Choose the Size, Finish & Style of Block to Fit Your Needs “VERDURA®10 was the perfect size for me to handle. In two short weekends, I built a beautiful herb garden right outside the back door. My husband still gets to enjoy his football Sundays while I’m tending my garden - and I completed the entire project all by myself. Thanks for making it so easy.” Kathleen McMinn, Azusa, California Figures: A. Wall Height* VERDURA® 10 recommended up to 2.5 feet VERDURA® 30 can be engineered* up to 8 feet using our Standard Design and Posi-Dura®reinforcement. Visit www.soilretention.com to view standard wall design. * Local ordinances vary. Check with your local building department for permit requirements. B. Number of Blocks Needed “After comparing price per square foot, I realized that the VERDURA® products were the best value for my dollar.” Emil Haueter, Bishop, California “Your VERDURA® products’ ability to provide a heavyduty concrete retaining wall that can be hidden behind fast-growing greenery really impressed us. It blends right in - you wouldn’t even know the wall is there! After the rst few months, all you can see is a wall of bright colorful owers.” Dirk Zonneveld, Murrieta, California VERDURA® 10 Area to be Retained (length x height) 0.5 sq. feet AGGREGATE CROWN HEIGHT RAIL HEIGHT VERDURA® 30 Area to be Retained (length x height) 1.25 sq. feet SAMPLE WALL CH-Crown Height RH-Rail Height W-Width ** Includes calculating dimension of one (1) block embedment (RH) in wall height for footing. Block Weight Area Covered Per Spaced Block Maximum Spacing Between Blocks

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Tools You’ll Need: • Shovel • Leveling Stakes • Tamper • Hammer • String Line • Planting Soil • 6-foot-long 2x4 Getting Started! Whether you’re a “Weekend Warrior” that lives for the next project, or a rst time do-ityourselfer, VERDURA®plantable blocks allow you to build retaining walls, lawn borders, and planting beds with a professional look. One of the benets of constructing with the VERDURA®system is that you can build a little at a time or, for the more serious “Weekend Warriors”, knock a project out in a weekend it’s your choice. Design Options: Grab a shovel to start digging. The rst row...

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