Below the lowest point on the path figure a.
Stone retaining wall with steps.
Dig out the step and retaining wall areas 12 in.
We laid 4 black perforated pipe behind the wall and put a tee in at the lowest level running a pipe out under the wall.
How to build a dry stack stone retaining wall step 1.
It makes a good visual statement.
The success of your retaining wall depends on a level base.
Determine the length height and location of the retaining wall.
Bring the beauty of stone into your yard page 90 gravel and timber steps.
This rock step will signal the entrance to the back garden.
Take the measurements to a stone supply yard.
To create a solid foundation dig a trench for the first course of your interlocking retaining wall blocks to sit in and make sure the ground remains even throughout.
Begin your project by setting the steps and the retaining walls around them.
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.
We took out a couple of wall caps and put it in.
Roughly level the top.
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.
Of gravel into the excavation and pack it solid with a hand tamper.