Everyone striving for their dream lawn or garden knows the frustration of unexpected obstacles. Whether it’s stubborn ...

The national average cost to install a retaining wall is $6,300 ... than concrete but is often just as strong. Stone walls typically last 40 – 100 years. There are two main ways to stack stones: ...

If you haven't installed the stones yet, the best thing to do is to slope the area away from any structures or objects you'd prefer to keep dry. Needless to say ... pavers to drain more effectively, ...

Winter can be a harsh time for gardens, with frost and freezing temperatures threatening the health and vitality of your beloved plants. I remember the first winter I faced as a gardener, watching my ...

Dry-laid is typically cheaper because you won’t have ... mccready / Flickr / CC BY 2.0 Though people might not typically use flagstones as stone for retaining walls, it is an option. You can stack ...

New England has thousands of miles of stone walls. A geoscientist explains why analyzing them scientifically is a solid step ...

The practice of dry stone wall construction in Ireland has been added to UNESCO's list of protected cultural heritages around the world. Dry stone walls are an iconic part of many Irish landscapes ...

A century-old retaining wall at the intersection of West Ludington and South Pine streets in Iron Mountain will be reduced in ...

The practice of building dry stone walls in Ireland has been recognised by Unesco for its important cultural heritage, following on from hurling and uilleann piping which also received recognition ...

Ireland's Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media said on Thursday that the UNESCO recognition is part of an international application, led by Ireland, which also recognized ...

Ireland’s first nomination, Uilleann piping was officially inscribed in 2017, followed by hurling in 2018, Irish harping in 2019 and Irish falconry in 2021. Dry stone construction refers to the ...