Traditionally, retaining walls were made from railroad ties and found stone. The land was dug back; the stones or wood were placed as a wall; and the land filled back in behind, creating two flat ...

“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 ...

Traditionally, retaining walls were made from railroad ties and found stone. The land was dug back; the stones or wood were placed as a wall; and the land filled back in behind, creating two flat ...

Many years ago, when I was young and foolish, I decided to build an 80-foot long terrace for fruit trees, and to edge it with a nice fieldstone retaining wall, using stones I could find on my property ...

Faux Stone Block Retaining Wall Here’s a retaining wall made by @blueisle out of concrete blocks that look like stone. Retaining walls help create more usable flat space in a sloped yard, and ...

There are two types of stone walls. One is free-standing that creates a fence or boundary. The other is a stone retaining wall. The method of construction for each is somewhat similar to the other ...

Creative By Design Landscaping, trusted local landscapers in Nanaimo, BC, transforms outdoor spaces with 20+ years of expertise - offering custom design, construction, and renovations that make homes ...

In rural Japan, where I live, stone retaining walls shape a country that’s 80 percent mountainous into livable and farmable land. To get into town from my home, I walk past century-old stone walls.

The northbound lane of Colonel By Drive will be closed between Clegg and Bank streets during off-peak daytime hours from Wednesday through Friday so workers can safely repair the stone retaining ...