Dry stack walls can typically be made from three types of stones.
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X research source each type will give your wall a different look and feel so make sure you look at pictures to determine which would be the best fit for your house and landscape.
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They can be stacked without mortar but this requires stacking them just so.
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Use a hand or power tamper to level the base.
Stone walls also look better with age.
Use existing topographical features in the yard to enhance the dry stacked rock wall.
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For this 18 inch high wall the footing should be at least 18 inches wide.
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Incorporate the wall into a gentle slope or create a raised planting bed and use the rock wall to retain the elevated soil.
For dry stack walls the base should be as wide as the wall is tall.
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Adding mortar makes your wall stable and takes the worry away.
Whether you re looking to build a wall for a raised garden or a small retaining wall a stacked stone wall can offer elegance without a lot of expense.
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Try and stick with odd numbered layers of rock.