The key to building a wall using mortar is when you apply the mortar it needs to go evenly onto the run of stones that are set.
Natural stone wall construction.
Stone retaining wall tips.
The face stones visible edges should rest only on stone not mortar so scrape away any mortar that squeezes out.
If you have to buy stone choose a flat stone such as flagstone or a cut stone like ashlar.
You can build a stone wall with natural fieldstone that you have on your property provided the stones are flat enough for stacking.
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This prevents mortar from running down the face of the wall.
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There are so many different types of natural stones from which you can build decorative walls.
Remove the stone spread a trowelful of mortar on the wall and tamp the stone into it with a mallet.
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Planting flowers and small brushes can soften the look of the stones.
Two tiered retaining wall in the backyard.
Flat or cut stones are much easier to work with than fieldstone and will make a sturdier wall.
Dry fit each stone first to see that the vertical joints are staggered and the outside faces just touch the line.
My introduction to building a stone wall like beginnings in so many homesteading skills came unexpectedly urgently and at the wrong time.