How To Build A Wall With Landscape Blocks

Building a wall with landscape blocks has many benefits, particularly if you’re building a retaining wall or border to keep things like soil, sand, and rocks contained. But there are other applications as well, such as using it to create an outdoor seating area or even just to add beauty to your home. Installing landscaping blocks is also easy for the average person to learn how to do, so even if you don’t consider yourself handy or have any experience with building walls in general, you can still build your own beautiful landscaping wall in just two days.

Section: Decide where this wall will go.

What this section does: Offers tips on planning out the design of your retaining wall.

Outline of the post:

  • Decide where this wall will go.
  • Clear a path for your wall.
  • Measure the area you will be working in.

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In a professional tone: Building a wall with landscape blocks has many benefits, particularly if you’re building a retaining wall or border to keep things like soil, sand and rocks contained. But there are other applications as well, such as using it create an outdoor seating area or even just add beauty to your home….etc…..

Decide where this wall will go.

When deciding where a wall will go, you must consider several factors. First, think about how the wall will be used. Will it be a storage area or just something decorative? If it’s going to be functional, make sure there is enough room for whatever purpose you have in mind.

Second, think about how much space this wall will take up and how much sunlight it will receive throughout the day. You don’t want to build a beautiful stone wall only to find out after all your hard work that it gets no sunlight at all.

Finally, consider whether or not this section of land receives rain. Be sure that if your land does get some rainwater from time-to-time (which most do), make sure that the structure itself can handle being exposed to moisture from time-to-time before beginning construction on any project involving wood products like cedar planks or pressure treated lumber boards.

Clear a path for your wall.

Now that you’ve got your blocks, it’s time to clear a path for your wall. You’ll need enough room to work, so decide where to build your wall and then clear the surrounding area of any debris or roots that could get in the way. Make sure this space is big enough for you (and if necessary, an assistant) to comfortably move around while laying the blocks down. If you’re working alone, make sure there is still plenty of room left over so that when you reach up with a block and accidentally knock out another one that’s already been laid down – they don’t fall on top of you.

Clear away shrubs, trees and other obstacles before beginning construction; otherwise they could end up getting in the way later on down during construction or even pose safety hazards once finished building

Measure the area you will be working in.

  • Measure the area you will be working in.
  • Measure the depth of your trench and mark it on one edge of each block. The marked side should face outwards, away from the wall.
  • To ensure that your blocks are uniform, measure and mark their length, width and height (see image below). You can use these dimensions to cut the excess material off with a saw if needed.
  • Measure the distance between each block along its top edge and mark this on all four edges of each block (see image below). You’ll need to make sure these measurements are accurate so that they line up with other blocks when laid down in your trench later on.

Put a weed barrier down to help with growth in your new wall.

To help with weed growth, you will want to lay down a thin layer of fabric as your first layer. This will act as a weed barrier and help keep unwanted plants from growing up into your wall. You may not need this if you are using a planter box that has raised beds where plants can grow up through the sides of the box instead of in between bricks.

The best way to do this is with landscape fabric (also known as weed control fabric). It’s very thin and lightweight but strong enough so that it won’t tear easily when working with it.

Create a level spot where the first block will go by digging down 3 inches and back filling with sand or gravel.

In order to ensure that you create a solid base for your wall, it’s important that you dig out a level spot where the first block will go. How deep you dig depends on how strong of a foundation you want your wall to be. You can use sand or gravel in place of digging down; if so, back fill with at least 3 inches of either material by hand or using a shovel or post hole digger (if using the latter tool, keep in mind that it can make holes deeper than 3 inches).

Lay the first block on top of the level spot.

Lay the first block on top of the level spot. Make sure that it’s level, flat, straight and centered in both directions. It should be plumb (perpendicular to a vertical line) and square (all four sides are equal).

Start laying blocks to create a pattern that you like, making sure they are both flat and level with each other.

Lay a row of blocks to create a pattern that you like, making sure they are both flat and level with each other.

  • Flatten the brick with the side of your hand. If it is not perfectly flat, use a hammer to flatten it further. You can also use the metal block as a guide for leveling if necessary.
  • Ensure that all bricks are level with each other by placing them against an existing row or by using plumb lines (a string tied to 2 nails at different heights) to help determine if they’re straight up and down.
  • Check that all bricks are level with each row by laying them on top of one another so they match up perfectly vertically in both height and width before continuing forward; this will prevent gaps between rows later down the line which can create drainage issues during rainstorms or heavy winds when water gets trapped inside between layers of bricks causing them to weaken over time due to exposure from both sides rather than just underneath where moisture builds up too quickly without enough ventilation space available for evaporation purposes.

Determine how deep you want to dig your trench along the blocks you have installed, making sure it is equal all the way around. Digging your trench deeper and filling it with gravel or sand can make for a stronger wall structure and add more stability to the wall, but some people prefer a shallower dig so that it is easier to plant flowers in front of the wall or sit on it.

How deep you need to dig your trench will depend on the size of your wall and the type of soil that is beneath it. For example, if you are building a small garden wall out of landscape blocks, digging a trench 4-6 inches deep should be sufficient. However, if you are building a large fence or retaining wall around your yard and plan on planting flowers in front of it, then digging at least 6 – 8 inches deep would be best.

Make sure that every layer of blocks are flat and even before moving onto the next step. This is especially important when you get to the last row of bricks, as you don’t want them to be leaning outwards, or it will compromise their stability and make them look uneven. You may need to adjust some bricks by digging underneath them and shimming up the ones that are lower than others.

Make sure that every layer of blocks are flat and even before moving onto the next step. This is especially important when you get to the last row of bricks, as you don’t want them to be leaning outwards, or it will compromise their stability and make them look uneven. You may need to adjust some bricks by digging underneath them and shimming up the ones that are lower than others.

Conclusion

You know have the tools and skills to build your own landscape block wall. This is one of the most popular ways to add beauty and functionality to your yard. Hopefully, you found this guide informative and easy-to-follow.

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