How Do You Build A Stone And Mortar Retaining Wall?
Building a stone and mortar retaining wall in your garden is an easy way to incorporate dimension and architecture into the landscaping. Using mortar to adhere the stones will provide greater structural integrity to the wall and can be used to retain soil. Choose the location to build a stone and mortar retaining wall and use landscape marking spray paint to outline the location and shape of the rock wall. Use an old garden hose to outline the shape of the wall first and once satisfied with the shape, spray paint alongside the hose. Begin to prepare the base trench for the wall by removing the sod and soil materials with a square tipped spade along the marked area and stockpile the soil behind the wall for later use. The depth of the base trench should equal the depth of the stone being used to build the rock wall. Periodically check the base trench with a level to make sure the base is level. Use a measuring tape to make sure that the width of the base will accommodate the rocks being
