Unbeatable in terms of natural charm and longevity, stone garden wall ideas can make a huge impact on the look and feel of your outdoor space. Is the new stone garden wall simply aesthetic to ...

Stone retaining walls add elegance to your lawn while stabilizing sloped terrain. If you're worried about the cost, here's ...

With innovative hillside landscape ideas, such as terraced beds and low-maintenance plants, you can make the most of a sloped or hilly yard. A sloped yard doesn’t have to be a landscaping challenge.

“Stone Primer,” by Charles McRaven is the essential guide for homeowners interested in diy stonework, from winding garden paths to fireplaces and stone retaining walls. Stone Primer (Storey ...

For natural stone walls less than 3 feet tall, dig a trench for the wall so the first row of boulders can be installed at least halfway in the ground. The trench also must be deep enough to have a ...

Photo of retaining walls made out of natural stone at a home in Carmel Valley. Stone mason, Kevin Smith, working on a natural stone retaining wall. Photo by Craig Lee/San Francisco Chronicle ...

Your wall is of natural stone, rather than the interlocking manufactured wall stone, so it could be somewhat less stable.