This prevents mortar from running down the face of the wall.
Natural stone wall construction.
The face stones visible edges should rest only on stone not mortar so scrape away any mortar that squeezes out.
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After spreading the mortar but before laying the next stone use the trowel edge to cut the mortar even with wall face.
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Stone retaining wall tips.
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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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Dry fit each stone first to see that the vertical joints are staggered and the outside faces just touch the line.
There are so many different types of natural stones from which you can build decorative walls.
If you have to buy stone choose a flat stone such as flagstone or a cut stone like ashlar.
Planting flowers and small brushes can soften the look of the stones.
Flat or cut stones are much easier to work with than fieldstone and will make a sturdier wall.
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