Retaining Wall Build from Natural Stone

Project photos of a Natural Stone Retaining Wall build with colorful and useful plant selections to accent a Stone Wall.

 If this was for my personal house I would have plants growing in the cracks of the Rocks.  With or without plants I still think this retaining wall looks kool!

Natural Stone Retaining Wall Project photos

Natural Stone Retaining Wall project photos. #StLouis Crown Candy area Location. https://t.co/zc02itpPWf

— Scotty (@StLHandyMan) May 18, 2019 

Below are some excellent plants for gardening in stone walls: according to gardeningknowhow.com Alyssum. Artemisia. Campanula. Candytuft. Chamomile. Columbine. Corydalis. Creeping Jenny.

Stone Retaining Wall Plant Selection Tip

Stone Wall Plants- "it is best to avoid plants that develop large, strong root structures that could potentially damage the structure of the wall. The best plants for rock walls are alpine plants, succulents, and plants that are drought resistant.” https://t.co/YgTN34lDbR pic.twitter.com/6Pkfwsy1QD

— Scotty (@StLHandyMan) May 18, 2019

Soapwort the perennial plant that can be used as Detergent and Soap is also a suggested Stone Wall Plant Idea.

Soapwort the perennial plant that can be used as Detergent and Soap is also a suggested Stone Wall Plant Idea.

Annual Lobelia Plant: Stone Wall Plant suggestion also treats Asthma

 Native Americans once smoked lobelia plant to treat asthma.

Annual Lobelia Plant: #StoneWall Plant Suggestion https://t.co/0aT8PU8mJD Native Americans once smoked lobelia plant to treat asthma. Also known as pukeweed, doctors once prescribed the plant to induce vomiting. https://t.co/G3uqiGD3Xu pic.twitter.com/kU6sDN87RL

— Scotty (@StLHandyMan) May 18, 2019

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I happened to be in the Neighborhood and stopped by to photo a prior Jobsite that is standing up to the test of time. Natural Retaining Wall Build! > https://t.co/hHTiXop7JE pic.twitter.com/QfKfXyShRc

— Scotty (@StLHandyMan) August 27, 2021

Building Natural Stone Retaining Wall Project SlideShowMovie

2 Guys, Small Track Loader, Pics shovels, and a little muscle. Roughly 100 ft Long by 4 ft Tall.  I now have a greater appreciation for the great pyramid builders; many of these stones weighed more than I do.

Retaining walls serve many purposes and come in a wide variety of materials, shapes, colors, and sizes.  This retaining wall was constructed for the addition of 1) Off-Street Parking Area 2) Water Control 3) Side Entrance

• Removing the Existing sidewalk and excavating the dirt using a small track loader- the perfect size for working in confined areas such as this.

• Roughly 2 ft x 6 ft of Dirt was removed for preparation of the Natural Stone Retaining Wall.

• Irregular Shape, Size, and Weight of the Stones Locks them into place

• 4-6 in Crushed Limestone Rock, Chet-Minus base prepped for the Concrete Sidewalk, Side Entrance, and Parking Area.

1. A Proper Concrete Base will prevent unnecessary stress cracks in the concrete sidewalk after installation and curing.

• Next Slide Show Video will be cover the concrete pour installation

I happened to be in the Neighborhood and stopped by to photo a prior Jobsite that is standing up to the test of time. Natural Retaining Wall Build! > https://t.co/hHTiXop7JE pic.twitter.com/QfKfXyShRc

— Scotty (@StLHandyMan) August 27, 2021

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