Of gravel into the excavation and pack it solid with a hand tamper.
Stone retaining wall with steps.
To create a solid foundation dig a trench for the first course of your interlocking retaining wall blocks to sit in and make sure the ground remains even throughout.
Determine the length height and location of the retaining wall.
The success of your retaining wall depends on a level base.
Using a tape measure decide the length and the width of your retaining wall then mark off the area with the garden stakes and string.
How to build a dry stack stone retaining wall step 1.
An average step.
This rock step will signal the entrance to the back garden.
Build a retaining wall from stone brick or landscaping lumber at the base of each terrace to prevent erosion.
Dig out the step and retaining wall areas 12 in.
Bring the beauty of stone into your yard page 90 gravel and timber steps.
Begin your project by setting the steps and the retaining walls around them.
Take the measurements to a stone supply yard.
Below the lowest point on the path figure a.
We laid 4 black perforated pipe behind the wall and put a tee in at the lowest level running a pipe out under the wall.
I knew that there would be steps going from the retaining wall to the lower garden area and i wanted to insert a stone that would direct traffic in the proper direction.
Establish the face of the retaining wall by hammering a piece of rebar into the ground at both ends.