Roughly level the top.
Stone retaining wall with steps.
This rock step will signal the entrance to the back garden.
Bring the beauty of stone into your yard page 90 gravel and timber steps.
How to build a dry stack stone retaining wall step 1.
Take the measurements to a stone supply yard.
I knew that there would be steps going from the retaining wall to the lower garden area and i wanted to insert a stone that would direct traffic in the proper direction.
Below the lowest point on the path figure a.
Using a tape measure decide the length and the width of your retaining wall then mark off the area with the garden stakes and string.
It makes a good visual statement.
Of gravel into the excavation and pack it solid with a hand tamper.
Begin your project by setting the steps and the retaining walls around them.
Dig out the step and retaining wall areas 12 in.
Build a retaining wall from stone brick or landscaping lumber at the base of each terrace to prevent erosion.
Establish the face of the retaining wall by hammering a piece of rebar into the ground at both ends.
An average step.
We took out a couple of wall caps and put it in.
Determine the length height and location of the retaining wall.