Take the measurements to a stone supply yard and select the material for the project.
													
																	Stacked flagstone retaining wall. 
									
	
		
	
																	Lay high quality stones and use a geotextile backing to ensure the wall lasts a long time. 
																	Plan for good drainage proper width height ratio and distance between tiers. 
																	The easiest way to build a stone retaining wall is to use the dry stack method that requires no mortar between stones and does not need a concrete footing like mortared walls do. 
																	Even if you don t plan to sit on your wall 3 feet is about as high as i would recommend building any dry stacked wall. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Higher walls should be engineered for stability. 
																	Anything taller should be handled by professionals. 
																	A stacked stone retaining wall relies on its own weight its setback leverage and the wall s mass to stand up. 
																	To build a natural dry stone retaining wall prepare the site. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	A dry stack stone retaining wall not only holds back the earth it adds beauty to a landscape. 
																	Determine the length height and location of the retaining wall. 
																	Unlike other types of retaining walls stacked stone walls don t need drainage systems because water escapes naturally through cracks between the stones. 
																	The ideal height for a dry stacked retaining wall is 18 to 22 inches so you can sit on it when your gardening chores are done. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	This is known as a gravity wall it s a matter of physics and good engineering. 
																	Stackwall is available in seven beautiful colors that will enhance any landscape and hardscape for many years to come. 
																	For a stacked block retaining wall that s no higher than four feet a trench filled with three inches of crushed rock will help keep the wall from shifting and settling. 
																	Find retaining wall block at lowe s today. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	With abbotsford concrete s stackwall roman stackwall you can let your imagination go to create beautiful uniquely shaped planters and gateway pillars. 
																	Tame a slope with a terrace of loose stone retaining walls. 
																	Sedimentary flat stones such as ashlar and flagstone are among the easiest to use when building a wall of this type. 
																	Building a retaining wall is suitable for diyers as long as the wall is a maximum of 3 feet tall in most areas.