Dry Stacked Stone Steps

This ditch will act as the wall s footing and prevent the rocks from sliding forward due to pressure from the earth behind.
Dry stacked stone steps. How to build a dry stack stone wall. Excavate to a depth of 6 inches along the entire base of the stone retaining wall using the string marker as a guide. Rocks can be purchased at local landscape retail centers or can be collected from local creek beds. Use a hand or power tamper to level the base.
For dry stack walls the base should be as wide as the wall is tall. Dig a ditch the length of the wall that is about a foot wide and 8 to 12 inches 20 5 cm 30 5 cm below the ground level. The classic elegance and intricate detail of small stones combined with the simplicity of a panel system give this stone the appearance of a precision hand laid dry stack set. Aug 25 2015 explore judi muscio s board stone steps followed by 125 people on pinterest.
If one chooses to complete a dry stack stone wall as a diy project the costs of the project will come exclusively from tools and materials. Nov 16 2016 explore jill hilts s board stacked stone steps on pinterest. See more ideas about landscape design garden design backyard. Stones 4 high and 8 12 and 20 long makes installation easy for expansive walls and column fascias alike.
Building a dry stacked stone wall in your garden area is an easy way to incorporate dimension and architecture into the existing landscaping. See more ideas about stacked stone garden steps outdoor gardens.