Stacked stone walls

A stone wall can be built in a variety of ways. Take a look at the different methods and what advantages and disadvantages that come with them.

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.

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.

Add a stone wall to your yard to create a long-lasting and elegant enclosure. We have stacked, mortared, concrete, plus more inspirational examples.

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.

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

Knowing how to build a stone wall in your garden is an essential skill, whether you want to build a small raised area or a massive retaining wall.

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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.