Dry stack stone

Learn how to build a stone dry stack wall and backfill soil. Written instructions and a video help you complete this project for adding flair to your landscape.

How to Build a Natural Dry Stacked Stone Free Standing or Retaining Rock Wall: I love rocks. Natural rocks. And I love rock walls. Big, small, retaining, free-standing... love 'em all. 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. They are e…

Learn how to build a dry-stacked stone retaining wall step-by-step to help prevent erosion and provide a nice place to plant.

This is a multi-phase project… and turned out being one of the many I decided to “surprise” Rainman with when he got back from a trip. This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our disclosure at the end of the post. Here’s the deal, I love this house. However, one of the reasons we … Continue reading A Classic Stacked Stone Garden Wall, Phase One

Dry stone walls are built without mortar, using techniques that are almost as old as humankind. Basically, you stack stones together, shimming and packing them to balance their weight and position. Although that sounds simple -- and in many ways it is -- building dry stone walls is not without challenges.

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A dry stack stone wall can improve the look of your garden, as well as serve more practical purposes. Here are 7 ways in which you can use it.

To build a natural dry-stone retaining wall, prepare the site: plan for good drainage, proper width-height ratio, and distance between tiers. High-quality stones and geotextile backing ensure walls last.

Constructing a dry-stack stone wall is a muscle-building, creative and meditative project that allows you to play with a gardener’s favorite accent – rocks. You will get up-close and personal with …