Excavate the Footing Trench

What happens here

Begin by excavating the trench for the retaining wall's lowest course, commonly referred to as the footing. The trench should be dug to a specific depth and width according to local building codes and design specifications, typically below the frost line in colder climates, and wide enough to comfortably accommodate the wall blocks and a generous amount of drainage stone behind them. The video illustrates a cross-section of the trench, showing it dug down and then slightly up, forming a U-shape to cradle the wall's base.

Goal: Create a stable foundation trench for the retaining wall