Winter can be harsh on a lot of your landscaping elements, but retaining walls can take a particularly hard hit. This is because it holds back plenty of soil that can freeze, and consequently expand, pushing against the wall. Or, ice could potentially damage the retaining wall if it isn’t properly cared for. After winter, it’s important to pay attention to your retaining wall to determine whether or not it needs to be replaced. This is not something you can do yourself–read on to see if you need to replace your retaining wall this spring.