Tiered Yard with Retaining Wall, Stone Steps, Xeriscape and Inlaid Stone Patio The East end of the yard has two tiers coming down from the trailer pad on the side of the home. large stone steps, boulders and small stone xeriscaping combine with small plants to create a beautiful view. There are several things happening in this photo. Xeriscape around the house with curbing, stone path inlayed in cement, stone block steps, and large boulders as a retaining wall. This photo is looking down from the top of the stone retaining wall onto the back yard. The stone xeriscape is continued from around the house, along with curbing. You can also see the stone inlayed patio extending into the yard. A closer view of the xeriscaping and first tier. Full view of the back yard from the East side of the yard. Everything you see, including the sprinklers and yard were all installed by Ogden Lawn & Landscaping.