In addition to retaining walls project ideas include outdoor fireplaces fire pits stone mailboxes stone water features outdoor kitchens built in seating built in planters pillars and garden walls of various heights.
Cobblestone granite retaining wall.
Sedimentary flat stones such as ashlar and flagstone are among the easiest to use when building a wall of this type.
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Determine the length height and location of the retaining wall.
Flat or cut stones are much easier to work with than fieldstone and will make a sturdier wall.
If you have to buy stone choose a flat stone such as flagstone or a cut stone like ashlar.
Plan for good drainage proper width height ratio and distance between tiers.
Tame a slope with a terrace of loose stone retaining walls.
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Lay high quality stones and use a geotextile backing to ensure the wall lasts a long time.
Take the measurements to a stone supply yard and select the material for the project.
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Unlike other types of retaining walls stacked stone walls don t need drainage systems because water escapes naturally through cracks between the stones.
To build a natural dry stone retaining wall prepare the site.
This project uses granite slabs for the steps and field stone for the wall.
W x 4 in.
Stone retaining wall tips.