Stone walls are iconic. Not only are they beautiful and long-lasting, but imagine the countryside without them. They’ve been around for thousands of years as

A minor road known as Sandy Lane leaves Corfe Castle just north of the railway bridge. It climbs quite steeply then runs ESE towards Swanage, quite high up on the southern flank of the ridge. Approaching Woolgarston on this road I... more

Low-tech and everlasting, this wall is a great Summer project to create a beautiful piece of design in your garden.

How to Build a Natural Dry Stacked Stone Free Standing or Retaining Rock Wall: I love rocks. Natural rocks. And I love rock walls. Big, small, retaining, free-standing... love 'em all. It sincerely breaks my heart every time I see a wall built with "stone" blocks courtesy of big box stores, inspired by DIY cable TV. They are e…

Building a dry freestanding stone wall is one of the simpler wall techniques, but there's a definite art to it. Here's how to build one that will last.

Learn how to build a durable dry-laid stone wall that can outlast mortared walls. Follow expert tips on design, stone selection, and construction techniques.

Dry stone walls are built without mortar, using techniques that are almost as old as humankind. Basically, you stack stones together, shimming and packing them to balance their weight and position. Although that sounds simple -- and in many ways it is -- building dry stone walls is not without challenges.

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Outdoor Improvements with a Natural Look A dry-stack landscape wall is a popular way to integrate natural materials into the design of your outdoor living space. The term “dry-stack” refers to the mortarless look of