Galfan Coated Welded Mesh Gabion Basket - 1m CubeGabions baskets are a mass retaining system and all the baskets need a firm base, so there is no need to dig a foundation. They are used in a wide variety of situations involving ground stabilisation and erosion control. However, there are also times when gabion baskets can be used to create decorative additions to gardens, car parks and suchlike. It can also be used for river control, canal refurbishment, reservoirs, landscaping and retaining walls.