Flagstone Retaining Wall

Excavate to a depth of 6 inches along the entire base of the stone retaining wall using the string marker as a guide.
Flagstone retaining wall. A flagstone retaining wall is usually no more than 3 to 4 feet high and is used to retain soil in the garden. Use a hand or power tamper to level the base. A flagstone wall is very easy to build and helps demarcate areas within your garden enhancing the beauty of the landscape made from light flagstones this type of wall resembles a stacked slate and does not require any drainage system. Add charm to a backyard or garden with the flagstone retaining wall block a do it yourself retaining wall product that offers a natural flagstone appearance.
Find retaining wall block at lowe s today. For this 18 inch high wall the footing should be at least 18 inches wide. Flat or cut stones are much easier to work with than fieldstone and will make a sturdier wall. For dry stack walls the base should be as wide as the wall is tall.
Our wall blocks can also be used to wrap columns hide utilities build steps and more. And you may cover them with crushed stone to camouflage. Retaining walls can be constructed using a variety of materials from poured concrete and large timbers to natural stones even bricks. In addition to retaining walls project ideas include outdoor fireplaces fire pits stone mailboxes stone water features outdoor kitchens built in seating built in planters pillars and garden walls of various heights.
Pecan concrete retaining wall block 144 pcs. This stone retaining wall is fitted with a concrete staircase that leads to a flagstone flooring topped with rustic chairs. Stone retaining wall tips. Natural impressions flagstone 4 x 12 retaining wall system the natural impressions flagstone retaining wall system an award winning design reflects the versatile character of layered natural flagstone a warm textured look that accents many architectural styles.
If you have to buy stone choose a flat stone such as flagstone or a cut stone like ashlar. You can build a stone wall with natural fieldstone that you have on your property provided the stones are flat enough for stacking. Shop undefined flagstone allegheny retaining wall block common.