As we built this house, barn, pastures, etc.; we found so many stones (more like boulders) that we named the place
The first picture to the right shows the side view of the finished dry-stacked stone wall – it’s four feet high by one hundred and twenty feet long, and it’s holding back what was once a nasty bank.
The second picture to the right shows more of a top view of the right side of the wall (there are steps in the middle). It’s taken a long time to collect and use all those stones, but the result rocks 🙂
And the best thing is, there’s a garden planting area behind
Also, I think we’ll plant a few fruit trees directly in front of the wall; the deciduous fruit trees should shade the greens during the summer heat, and we’ll be able to pick the fruit from the wall.
I’ve always admired walls like this that you might see at big estates, but knew that we’d never be able to afford one – well, now we have our own gorgeous stone wall – I’m envious of myself!
Sara says
That’s awesome!! I’ve always wanted a stone wall (like you see in Ireland that go around the property), but also cannot afford one, and unfortunately we don’t have enough rocks/boulders on our property. LOL! I love your new wall!! =D Very excited for you!!
Lesa says
Sara, Thanks on the wall, I can’t imagine how long it would take, and how many rocks, to go all the way around a property like in Ireland (I know what you mean, we’ve been there). I guess they’ve had a long time to work on it over there!