Building Retaining Walls
1 Lay out the wall intb slakes and siring. 1 then dig a sballou trench, cutting its back side at a slight angle to the slope. For drainage, lay about art inch of gravel in the trench. Our tcall will turn a corner, but the same techniques apply to straight if alls. 2 Lay your longest stones on the bottom the fewer the joints in the first layer, the less frost will heave it. As you lay stones, level them as best you can by tapping with the handle end of a sledge. To prevent possible injury, use...
Building forms
Patio slabs typically measure 4 inches thick, so construct forms with smooth, straight 2x4s, setting their tops about an inch above lawn level. Wet concrete exerts tremendous pressure, so brace forms well. If you're in doubt about whether your forms are rigid enough, drive a few extra stakes and install added braces. For proper drainage, slope your patio 1 4 inch per foot away from the house. If you want to edge your patio with wood, construct permanent forms with redwood, cedar, or...
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Ou've designed your landscape you've built and planted it. Now it's time to take care of your creation. Fortunately, with careful planning, you can shape a landscape that matches your ability and desire to maintain it. For the most part, you can schedule and pace the work to fit your life-style. And, if nothing else, this outdoor work gives you a great excuse for skipping other work that isn't nearly as pleasant Enjoy indoor gardening and rest. Read nursery catalogs. Order seeds and plants....
