Fences & Walls

A well-constructed fence from native stone and no mortar adds a unique and personal touch to any landscape and gives the builder a sense of accomplishment. The dry stacking technique saves time...

Constructing a stone wall is a major project that requires extensive consideration and planning before starting. Because you must make sure that your project is both level and free-standing,...

Installing a stone wall is a major undertaking and something that should only be done after careful consideration and planning. It is very difficult to do without the help of a stone mason,...

Dry stone walls, commonly known as Irish Stone walls, are beautiful, rustic stone wall constructions made without any mortar at all. The careful selection and balance of the stone used makes these...

Stone walls add a nice rustic touch to every garden bed and fire pit and they are an attractive way to store excess soil from previous yard projects. Stone walls might even raise the value of your...

As small rock wall is a great addition to any garden and exists as a structural piece that supports a sloping hill or simply as an aesthetic device for creating a unique planter for flowers and...

Robert Frost's poem, "Mending Wall," may be about neighbors or nostalgia, but it captures the character of the New England stone wall perfectly. The New England dry stone wall was a collection of...

Boundary walls can add beauty to property and play a huge role in increasing its value. You can choose from a lot of different building materials for a boundary wall. A wall made of flat granite...

Building a field stone wall is rewarding but demanding work, so prepare yourself for the long haul. A wall 2 feet high and 8 feet long can take several days to complete, with the size of the...

Drystone walls are walls made of stacked stone without the use of mortar. Four types of stones are used for drystone walls, cornerstones, base stones, mixed stones and cap stones. Cornerstones,...

Outside walls make for nice additions to a garden, behind a pool to hide the pump, or just to separate a part of a yard. And for an outside wall, stone is a natural complement to most landscaping....

Building a native rock wall requires using stones that are found in the immediate area. You can expand this immediate area to include just the surrounding county, state or region of the country...

Building a stone wall without mortar is a fun project, producing a durable and attractive landscape feature. A well-constructed wall will stand for many years--just look at all the Roman walls and...

All over New England, you can find short walls that marked out property lines in the early days of our country. These stone boundaries are an attractive and visually engaging part of the...

Stone walls add something classic and beautiful to just about any garden. With so many varieties of stone it is possible to find something that fits with any variety of plants. However, as you...

A stone retaining wall saves your yard and adds value to your home. There are boulder walls, brick walls and walls made to look like castle walls. A stone retaining wall can also be used to create...

One of the challenges of having a log burning fireplace is finding a place to store your firewood supply. It is important to keep the wood high and dry, and far enough away from your home to...

Rock fences (or dry stone walls as they are sometimes called) have been used for centuries all over the world. They are straightforward to build (although a lot of physical effort is required)...

Building a mortared retaining wall is not too difficult and can be a nice addition to your landscape. In addition, it will help prevent any erosion that might be occurring. While you can build a...

Stone walls are frequently used as simple ways to break up landscaping. They also create privacy and security. Many people also build steps that allow them to get over the wall. However, steps are...

A natural stone wall is an attractive addition to any landscape. Stones can be dry stacked, but mortar adds strength and durability to the wall. If the stones are not mortared correctly, the...

If you’re lucky enough to have enough flat rocks and stones on your property or if you can find a source for them, it’s easy to build a backyard enclosure for a cooking fire. The outdoor cooking...

Rock walls serve as a timeless method of marking boundaries, retaining livestock and protection. Landscape designers and gardeners alike now use rock walls for similar reasons and find that using...

Stone walls add beauty and form to your gardens and outdoor yards. A mortared stone wall is strong and stable, adding the feel that it's been there for years. Building a mortared stone wall is a...

Walls add structure and style to gardens. You can use a wall to mark the boundaries of a garden, focus on a flower border or contain erosion on a slope. Although brick walls and walls over 3 feet...

Stone retaining walls can add an interesting design element to your landscape while serving a practical purpose as well. Preventing erosion or creating a spot for a flower bed are two...

A sloping yard can be difficult to work with, so you will want to build a retaining wall to even it out or to create level terraces. The best bet for this project is a set of pre-cast concrete...