A rock wall can be a long lasting distinctive addition to any garden or yard.
Making a rock wall with concrete.
Prepare the footing photo by russell kaye.
Add all the ingredients to a wheelbarrow or concrete mixer depending on the size of rock you are creating and amount of mortar you are mixing.
If you can t make a distinct groove add more water.
If the surface stays smooth and the sides of the groove hold their shape your concrete is ready.
Big rocks go on the bottom.
How to build a rock wall 1.
Though it can be hard work building a rock wall is well worth the effort whether it will be used as a retaining wall foundation or garden fence.
Slope the wall in a little as it gets taller 1 2 inches per foot of height is the minimum.
A method even beginners can tackle sucessfully to build rock walls using concrete foundations mortar and formwork.
The stone walls i describe here are close to maintenance free.
Mix 3 parts sand with 1 part portland cement.
A 4 foot wall made of round 4 inch rocks is a bad joke.
Combine dry ingredients for mortar mix.
Building good looking stone walls by amateurs using concrete foundations mortar and formwork.
Once built you ll have a rock solid retaining wall without all the heavy mortar lines.
Then make a groove in it with the side of the shovel.
No snake can take up residence and it is almost impossible for weeds to invade since there is no sustenance for them.
Some good tips about making rock walls that will help build your confidence.
Dry stacking with no mortar is the quickest method to build a rock wall but it won t last.
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Dig a trench that s below the frost line and 2 feet wider than the wall.
To know when your concrete is ready use the back of a shovel to smooth the surface.