We can learn so much about simple function from ancient techniques. Dry Stacked Stone Walls is one such elegant solution for landscaping.
Not only can you use your local supply of rocky rocks...you can put them to good use as HABITAT for small wildlife such as toads, caterpillars, skinks and other beneficial native wildlife.
There's a trick to building a strong, lasting dry stacked stone wall. So it pays to read up on it a bit before tackling this back-bending work.
TIP FOR BEFORE YOU DIG: Before you start this (or any other) digging project, call 811 if you're in the U.S. This is a new, federally-mandated national "Call Before You Dig" number. 811 was created to help protect people from unintentionally hitting underground utility lines while working on digging projects.
How about a wikiHow:
http://www.wikihow.com/Build-a-Dry-Stack-Retaining-Rock-Wall
Here are some interesting tips from experienced folks:
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/700268/
Not only can you use your local supply of rocky rocks...you can put them to good use as HABITAT for small wildlife such as toads, caterpillars, skinks and other beneficial native wildlife.
There's a trick to building a strong, lasting dry stacked stone wall. So it pays to read up on it a bit before tackling this back-bending work.
TIP FOR BEFORE YOU DIG: Before you start this (or any other) digging project, call 811 if you're in the U.S. This is a new, federally-mandated national "Call Before You Dig" number. 811 was created to help protect people from unintentionally hitting underground utility lines while working on digging projects.
How about a wikiHow:
http://www.wikihow.com/Build-a-Dry-Stack-Retaining-Rock-Wall
Here are some interesting tips from experienced folks:
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/700268/
