Garden Walling is a new landscaping trend. It mostly done on land that has a few acres. It is not a hard project, and usually can be done in two days. You just need to know how to get it started.
The first thing you need to do is scope out your land. It will need to be prepared to receive the materials you will be using to create your wall.
The materials you will use depends on your price range, and your own personal style. Some of the materials you might use for this project are brick and cinder block. Some even use large stones. They can be a little bit harder to work with.
You will need a few pieces of equipment to work on this. You will want a till for breaking up the land, strong shovels, and to transport your building materials, a wheel barrow. These are only the basics. Some professionals will use more. This will get you through a do it yourself job.
You can get some or all of these things at either a home improvement store, or a landscaping specialty store. The second is your best bet. Try and get the most for your money by comparison shopping.
This project can be done in a weekend, if you plan it properly. Set aside the right amount of time for clearing the land, and then putting up the wall. Start the process on a late Thursday evening or, early Friday morning.
One of the first things you're going to do is clear the land. You want to make sure that the land is as level as it can be. This will make the earth soft, and easy to maneuver.
It is a good idea to try and mark off the parameters for your wall. This will make it possible to keep track of where your wall is to be placed. This will come in handy once you start laying your materials down.
Start laying your materials. Use a ruler to keep your bricks or stone in line. Make sure you set them quickly. This is very important once you get to the second layer and on. Mortar tends to dry fairly fast.
This could be a two day process, but if you are persistent, you can get it done in one. It also depends on weather conditions. If you are pressed for time, getting one or two other people involved is not a bad idea.
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