Before you start building a stone retaining wall, it's important to assess your garden's landscape and determine where the wall will be most effective. Take note of any slopes, erosion-prone areas, or ...

Something there is that doesn't love a wall,That sends the frozen-ground-swell under it,And spills the upper boulders in the sun;And makes gaps even two can pass abreast. A look at the state of some ...

Create intimate spaces that ground the rest of your outdoor living area by building a stone wall. As Jamie Durie showcases in this outdoor living room, stone walls can create intimate spaces that ...

Reducing soil erosion, turning steep slopes into terraced backdrops, creating focal points in the landscape—retaining walls serve many purposes. Indeed, they are some of the most common ways to ...

Your garden wants bones as much as blossoms. Edges that hold their line when the winter rain turns paths to porridge, and a place for birds and beetles to tuck in. A dry‑stone wall built from natural ...

A dry stone wall is a purposeful pile of rocks, held in place by friction and gravity rather than mortar. It’s one of the oldest building methods known to mankind, used over millennia to construct ...

With a little bit of effort and the right stone material, a culvert can become the showcase of your property. Learn how you can build a culvert, or dry-stacked stone driveway, that functions and looks ...

Many years ago, when I was young and foolish, I decided to build an 80-foot long terrace for fruit trees, and to edge it with a nice fieldstone retaining wall using stones I could find on my property ...

Q: I read a column on your website about rock retaining walls. I'm having a hard time believing you can build a lasting wall and not use mortar between the stones. What's the secret? A: Why the ...