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.
Flagstone retaining wall.
You can build a stone wall with natural fieldstone that you have on your property provided the stones are flat enough for stacking.
For this 18 inch high wall the footing should be at least 18 inches wide.
A flagstone wall is very easy to build and helps demarcate areas within your garden enhancing the beauty of the landscape made from light flagstones this type of wall resembles a stacked slate and does not require any drainage system.
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If you have to buy stone choose a flat stone such as flagstone or a cut stone like ashlar.
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Flat or cut stones are much easier to work with than fieldstone and will make a sturdier wall.
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Retaining walls can be constructed using a variety of materials from poured concrete and large timbers to natural stones even bricks.
Stone retaining wall tips.
Use a hand or power tamper to level the base.
For dry stack walls the base should be as wide as the wall is tall.
Add charm to a backyard or garden with the flagstone retaining wall block a do it yourself retaining wall product that offers a natural flagstone appearance.
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And you may cover them with crushed stone to camouflage.
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Our wall blocks can also be used to wrap columns hide utilities build steps and more.
Excavate to a depth of 6 inches along the entire base of the stone retaining wall using the string marker as a guide.