Install Boulder Retaining Wall and Stone Step Walkway
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What happens here
A robust boulder retaining wall has been constructed along the sloped terrain, providing both structural support and aesthetic appeal. Large, natural boulders are strategically placed to create tiers and define planting beds. Adjacent to this, a multi-tiered step walkway, constructed from large, irregular flagstone-like slabs, provides elegant and functional access between different elevations of the property. The steps are integrated with surrounding landscaping, featuring small shrubs and groundcover in the newly established beds.
Goal: Build a retaining wall with natural boulders and a multi-level stone step path
Tools and materials
- Excavator/Skid Steer with Grapple — Lifting and placing large boulders and stone slabs
- Level — Ensuring steps are properly aligned and sloped for drainage
- Shovel — Fine grading and placing base material
- Crushed Gravel — Creating a stable base for steps and behind the wall
- Landscaping Fabric — Preventing weed growth and soil migration behind walls and under steps
- Large Natural Boulders Local quarry — Constructing the retaining wall
- Large Stone Slabs Local quarry — Creating the step walkway