How Do You Landscape With River Rock In Florida?
River rock is an option for homeowners in Florida who want to build a beautifully landscaped wall or terraced garden. You construct walls of river rock by stacking and cementing the rocks into a solid structure. You can build a river rock wall into a slope, but you must install drainpipes behind the wall to allow for water runoff. This can be a backbreaking project but will be well worth the effort when you see how it enhances your yard. Contact your utility companies and ask them to mark your underground utilities with flags. This will keep you from hitting any electric, gas or water lines when excavating for your river rock wall. Dig out a trench with a spade and shovel along the line where you want your river rock wall positioned. Excavate a 1-foot-wide trench that is about 6 inches deep. Use the spade to smooth out and level the ground so the first layer of rock will have a secure base. If necessary, place a level on the ground to note any raised areas that need flattening. Pour th
