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In response to Baltimoreerowhouse, there is no bottom to the planter. The only place you do have to do something is under the pieces that cantieliever. In those we just cut pieces of the cinderblock and liquid nailed them in place. The whole thing has liquid nails on it so you can't knock it over. You could also use backerboard, heavy duty screen or anything else that will fill the void under those few that stick out. You don't have to worry about drainage because the back part is still open. This planter is set on concrete so that could be a problem underneath but it doesn't seem to be an issue so far.

These cinderblocks are what you would use to build a retaining wall (although you would use mortar and rebar to add strength). I would, however, hire a professional mason if I were building this wall to keep earth from falling on my house. But you could show the photo to your mason and tell him this is the effect you are going for. Because the blocks actually aren't stacked up on each other (some are pulled forward for effect) he or she would have to make some structural adjustments, but totally doable.