Rock wall. Some simple ideas to build a cheap, but nice looking, rock wall.How to build a retaining wall. An easy rock wall or a rock garden?This project is for the homeowner with small retaining wall problems, lots of rock, and not enough yard space. This is no way an engineered...
Once you choose that perhaps the right option for your land is to upgrade your sloped yard with a rock garden, here are a few tips to keep in mind before and when you start toBuild Rock Garden on a Slop, 1.Create the Plan in Advance and Pick Your Equipment Since rocks can be put ...
The last row of bricks will be turned to cover both walls with the bricks on the top layer all going in the same direction. Considerations Take your time, and check yourself as you go along ensuring that everything is level. If you build the wall up too quickly, the mortar joints may...
The dainty scale of the plants also allows for great versatility in design, as they can be adapted to just about any size the grower desires. One can also play with scale and make a small space look larger by a studied placement of rocks and the addition of dwarf shrubs. While a tradit...
I used tumbled landscaping stones when I built my DIY Retaining Wall and I really liked the way they looked. They do take more effort to level, but it was worth it to me. I also really hate big gaps between retaining wall stones and I didn’t have any gaps with the tumbled wall sto...
How to make a small DIY garden stool A gabion is a galvanized wire cage filled with rocks. Such structures look original in any garden and can be used in a variety of ways. Gabions perform not only an aesthetic role, but also have a practical function. With the help of these simple wi...
“dry walls,” which is the type of wall that you build without using anything but some rocks and your labor – no mortar required. A freestanding wall doesn’t have soil pushing against it like aretaining walldoes, so it doesn’t need to be as strong. A dry wall can still last for...
Stone Bridge: How to Build a Roman Arch Bridge: Encountering a rough-cut stone bridge is always an experience of wonder to me. Every stone bridge, from an unnamed walking bridge to the 902' wonder of Pont du Gard is a testimony to the diligence and ingen
Pro tip: Instead of cutting your trees down, remove them at the root or call a professional to have this done. Note: If your yard is sloped and you don't want to build a retaining wall, you may need to install your inground pool above ground or opt for a semi-inground pool. St...
The backyard needs to be cleared before the work of creating the new design can begin. This could take the form of jobs such as removing weeds and any unwanted growth, but it might also mean taking away rubbish. Rubble and rocks can prevent plants from establishing. ‘What is cleared to ...