Garden Walling And Building Your Own Wall
One way to improve the look of your garden and to save money at the same time is to take some time to build a garden wall yourself, rather than get a professional to do so for you. Here are a few tips on garden walling.
Now when it comes to building your garden wall you may wonder whether or not you need to get some foundations going before you set out on your task. This will depend on what sort of wall you are building and what materials you are using but if you are going for stone then its a good idea to set some small foundations. These need only be about 20 cm deep and about 50 cm wide but will allow you to build a sturdier and more secure wall.
When you have done this you may also wonder about the height of you wall. Again this will depend on what sort of wall you are going for, but for a stone wall you should look to build it up to about one metre high.
Now all you need to do is get your materials together. You will need to buy a decent selection of stones of varying sizes. You may choose to get all plat ones or curved ones. You will also need to get yourself some cement mix and a means of mixing it.
When you start of however, always make sure that the base is filled with flat stones. You should look to find the flattest stones that you can and place them all along your trench above the foundations. After this you can build your wall up in whatever way you wish. If you are looking to make a nice looking wall then it is recommended that you have a bit more fun being creative with the curved stones and fitting them all in together.
When you get to the top you should again ensure that you have enough flat stones left to provide a finish. You can then add any features to the wall that you please such as plants of gravel along the base. If you want to get some creepers for the wall then this will give it a bit more character in time.
These are just a few tips on building your own garden wall.
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