Here a decorative garden ornament was inset into the this dry stack wall for an unexpected outdoor accent.
Dry stacked rock wall.
Higher walls should be engineered for stability.
Dry stack walls can typically be made from three types of stones.
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.
Use a hand or power tamper to level the base.
Dry stack walls are built without mortar the stones are stacked one on top of the other.
Use existing topographical features in the yard to enhance the dry stacked rock wall.
Round field stones relatively flat stacking stones and uniformly cut dressed stones.
Stone walls also look better with age.
Adding mortar makes your wall stable and takes the worry away.
A stone wall can give your garden timeless appeal.
For dry stack walls the base should be as wide as the wall is tall.
Big small retaining free standing.
There is no need to build a foundation below the frost line because the loose stones can shift slightly to accommodate frost heave.
This will allow me to terrace my property and give me more usable space for gardening play.
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.
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.
Try and stick with odd numbered layers of rock.
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.
Building a wall with even numbered rows will give the decorative wall a patterned.
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.
This makes them naturally draining which is important when using a wall to retain soil.
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.
And i love rock walls.
Dry stone wall surrounds a replica of a traditional blackhouse built by the dswac in ontario canada.
They can be stacked without mortar but this requires stacking them just so.
Incorporate the wall into a gentle slope or create a raised planting bed and use the rock wall to retain the elevated soil.
But dry stack walls work well in a more formal garden setting when the stone used is cut to be thinner and more uniform.
For this 18 inch high wall the footing should be at least 18 inches wide.
