They are a legacy of trench warfare, of ancient Nile shore stabilization, and later they evolved into the gabion of today. In ancient times, gabions were huge wicker baskets of willows woven to create ...

So, my husband walks in the other night, drops his keys, eyes me dead-serious and goes, “Honey… we need a gabion.” I nearly spilled my coffee, blinked twice, and asked ...

Spring is just around the corner, and thoughts of new landscaping are on everyone’s mind. But something very old is one of the newest and most modern trends occupying people’s minds: gabions — wire ...

Q: I need to build a retaining wall in my yard, but I’m worried about having proper drainage. What can I use to avoid drainage issues? A: Living in a state as soggy as ours gives people pause when ...

Ever used the term “gabion wall”? Sounds a little strange but it’s basically just the marriage between rocks and wire. These ...

Soft details like flowers, grasses, and shrubs all get plenty of attention when landscaping a yard, but don’t underestimate the power of rock. From large stones that serve as focal points to loose ...

The homeowners created the structures using stones collected on-site to connect their rural residence to the land. Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of ...

Gabion retaining wall projects using glass bring a very different feel than stone-filled versions. Instead of heavy, opaque ...

Add a new use to the rock-filled cages known as gabions — in Vail, they’re now shielding portable toilets from the view of sightseeing pedestrians. Town of Vail Landscape Architect Gregg Barrie said ...

This 26,800 sqf home, designed by Shubin+Donaldson Architects, not only merges with its remarkable environment, but virtually disappears. Except for a few deft lines and angles – such as the ordered ...