On 22 May 2006 20:02:10 -0700, wrote:

I'm looking for a nice retaining wall block and I have only found two
brands

I used Versa-Lock;
http://www.versa-lok.com/

They are based in MN, but local block manufacturers make them.

I was pretty leary of them staying together in our NY winters-- but 3
winters and you can still put a string across my 30' wall and it isn't
off 1/4" anywhere. It is only 4 courses, but I'd go much higher
based on the success of my small wall.

Jim