Before you start building a stone retaining wall, it's important to assess your garden's landscape and determine where the wall will be most effective. Take note of any slopes, erosion-prone areas ...

Our experts prefer crushed stone for the base rather than naturally ... which stays flexible over time. Make sure the retaining wall blocks are dry before applying the adhesive.

A four-mile (7km) dry stone wall is being built to help a major new commuter road blend into its Cotswolds surroundings. Twelve stonemasons have already spent a year constructing the wall ...