This genstone customer used the kenai stacked stone products to complete an impressive rock retaining wall that meshes practicality and style.
Stone retaining wall.
Cascading plants such as creeping thyme alyssum ivy creeping rosemary and vinca minor are very attractive spilling down the sides of stone retaining walls.
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.
To build a natural dry stone retaining wall prepare the site.
Another advantage of dry stacked stone walls is that you can create planting pockets for small rock garden plants such as sedums.
Bring home improvement projects to life with pavers.
Make sure there is as little wobble as possible between each stone.
A dry stack stone retaining wall not only holds back the earth it adds beauty to a landscape.
Step 1 granite slabs for retaining wall on project site.
Stone retaining wall tips.
When the wall is complete you can root plants into the larger gaps of the wall that bring life to the structure.
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Take the measurements to a stone supply yard and select the material for the project.
Our wall blocks can also be used to wrap columns hide utilities build steps and more.
Determine the length height and location of the retaining wall.
Using natural stone for a rock retaining wall can be difficult and expensive but when using genstone products you can get all of the beauty of natural stone without the costly labor and materials.
If you have to buy stone choose a flat stone such as flagstone or a cut stone like ashlar.
A wall that leans into the soil it retains is less likely to be pushed outward by soil pressure than a plain old vertical wall.
From creating patios and walkways to building block walls tree rings and fire pits there are so many ways to get creative with pavers edging stones and wall block at lowe s we can supply you with all of the tools and materials you need whether you want to build a brick patio or a concrete retaining wall.
Lay high quality stones and use a geotextile backing to ensure the wall lasts a long time.
A dry stacked stone wall looks so natural.
Design and build your retaining wall to slope at a minimum rate of.
Flat or cut stones are much easier to work with than fieldstone and will make a sturdier wall.