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How To Build Stone Walls

A dry retaining wall is one that is constructed without mortar. It is a challenging and attractive form of wall and is relatively simple to do. The dry wall depends upon the weight and friction of one stone on another for its stability.

How to Use Flagstone on Vertical Walls

Hints Before You Start: Start from the top and work down to save clean-up time.  Lay out the stones on the floor or ground. This will make it easier to find just the piece you are looking for...

Building a Block Retaining Wall

If you want to level a steep slope on your property or enclose an area for a decorative garden, a concrete block retaining wall might be just what your landscape needs. With a little effort, you can add a beautifully landscaped area that is easy to maintain.
 

Why build a retaining wall?

The main reason to build retaining walls is to create level planting areas or prevent erosion on hillsides. But if you have a flat yard, you also can build low retaining wall structures to make decorative raised planting beds and add visual interest to the landscape.

How to Build a Block Retaining Wall
Some walls are for looks, others support hills, some have planting beds and/or flower gardens. Figure out exactly where and what purpose your wall is going to serve.