Stone retaining wall tips.
													
																	Natural stone wall diy. 
									
	
		
	
																	This prevents mortar from running down the face of the wall. 
																	If you have to buy stone choose a flat stone such as flagstone or a cut stone like ashlar. 
																	Lay high quality stones and use a geotextile backing to ensure the wall lasts a long time. 
																	After spreading the mortar but before laying the next stone use the trowel edge to cut the mortar even with wall face. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	How to build a block retaining wall self stacking concrete blocks make building a sturdy retaining wall a much simpler diy project. 
																	Once built you ll have a rock solid retaining wall without all the heavy mortar lines. 
																	Plan for good drainage proper width height ratio and distance between tiers. 
																	The key to building a wall using mortar is when you apply the mortar it needs to go evenly onto the run of stones that are set. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	To build a natural dry stone retaining wall prepare the site. 
																	You can build a stone wall with natural fieldstone that you have on your property provided the stones are flat enough for stacking. 
																	Ask a stone yard to help determine how much material you ll need and have it delivered as close to the site as possible. 
																	Dig a trench that s below the frost line and 2 feet wider than. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Integrate stone steps and a stone retaining wall into a challenging backyard slope to make the space more usable.