Try and stick with odd numbered layers of rock.
Dry stacked rock wall.
Building a wall with even numbered rows will give the decorative wall a patterned.
And i love rock walls.
Dry stack walls may be created with large pieces of field stone which gives it a more naturalistic appearance.
For dry stack walls the base should be as wide as the wall is tall.
This makes them naturally draining which is important when using a wall to retain soil.
Stone walls also look better with age.
Dry stone wall surrounds a replica of a traditional blackhouse built by the dswac in ontario canada.
Use existing topographical features in the yard to enhance the dry stacked rock wall.
But dry stack walls work well in a more formal garden setting when the stone used is cut to be thinner and more uniform.
X research source each type will give your wall a different look and feel so make sure you look at pictures to determine which would be the best fit for your house and landscape.
Incorporate the wall into a gentle slope or create a raised planting bed and use the rock wall to retain the elevated soil.
How to build a natural dry stacked stone free standing or retaining rock wall.
The ideal height for a dry stacked retaining wall is 18 to 22 inches so you can sit on it when your gardening chores are done.
There is no need to build a foundation below the frost line because the loose stones can shift slightly to accommodate frost heave.
Even if you don t plan to sit on your wall 3 feet is about as high as i would recommend building any dry stacked wall.
Dry stack walls can typically be made from three types of stones.
Join me as i build my first ever dry stack retaining wall.
If you build a wide double stone wall you can fill the top with a little bit of soil for shallow rooted plants.
They can be stacked without mortar but this requires stacking them just so.
Adding mortar makes your wall stable and takes the worry away.
It sincerely breaks my heart every time i see a wall built with stone blocks courtesy of big box stores inspired by diy cable tv.
For this 18 inch high wall the footing should be at least 18 inches wide.
Excavate to a depth of 6 inches along the entire base of the stone retaining wall using the string marker as a guide.
Dry stack walls are built without mortar the stones are stacked one on top of the other.
Use a hand or power tamper to level the base.
A stone wall can give your garden timeless appeal.
This will allow me to terrace my property and give me more usable space for gardening play.
Here a decorative garden ornament was inset into the this dry stack wall for an unexpected outdoor accent.
Whether you re looking to build a wall for a raised garden or a small retaining wall a stacked stone wall can offer elegance without a lot of expense.