A: Why the stacked stone works is something you might have learned in your high-school physics class. It's all about mass and friction. The soil behind the wall is responding to the force of gravity.

As Jamie Durie showcases in this outdoor living room, stone walls can create intimate spaces that ground the rest of your outdoor living area. One easy, low-maintenance style of outdoor wall is a ...

Versa-Lok recommends compacting the angular stone as you backfill, but check the installation instructions for the type of retaining wall block you're using. Backfill about 8 to 10 in. below the ...

The face of the wall then becomes the mason's canvas, and stone and mortar become the medium. At this point, just about any type of stone can be used to face the wall, even fake stone. .

A stacked-stone retaining wall and flagstone patio create a private nook perfect for enjoying evenings around the fire. Plantings around and above the wall contribute to the cozy, secret-garden feel.

Try building a dry-stacked stone wall and you will find: • Stones with similar edges create a better fit, are supportive of those above and below, and generally make the work proceed faster. • Stones ...

Dry‑Stacked Stone Wall Workshop Posted by stepanie rogers on November 1, 2016 in News A two-day Dry Stone Walling workshop took place on campus October 22 and 23 in the Herb Garden behind DeWolfe ...

Artist renderings promoting the development online appear to show a stacked stone wall along the Park Street perimeter. But the actual structure, which functions as a retaining wall, is concrete.