And i love rock walls.
Dry rock wall building.
Learn to build a simple dry stack retaining wall for the garden using natural field stone.
Use existing topographical features in the yard to enhance the dry stacked rock wall.
Incorporate the wall into a gentle slope or create a raised planting bed and use the rock wall to retain the elevated soil.
Learning how to build a dry stone wall takes a little bit of time muscle and some trial and error but the beauty that results from building with natural stone and your own two hands is second to.
It sincerely breaks my heart every time i see a wall built with stone blocks courtesy of big box stores inspired by diy cable tv.
Freestanding dry rock walls can be stable if they are up to three feet in height.
Try and stick with odd numbered layers of rock.
Pull a string line the length of the wall about 8 inches 20 5 cm off the ground level to define the front of the wall.
Great for making inexpensive raised beds out of rocks.