Our guide to garden walling

Our guide to garden walling

Whether tall or small, garden walls of all shapes and sizes can not only define the boundary of your outdoor space and add a touch of privacy, but also become a beautiful artistic addition to your garden. Our guide to garden walling is full of tips, inspiration and ideas to get you started on building your own garden wall that perfectly complements your outdoor living space.

The basics of building any kind of garden wall are important to get right. The first step is to dig out a trench and to lay a strong foundation. Usually, the foundation for a wall is made up of concrete, which once solidified provides a good base for the mortar to adhere to. Using a spirit level, you can then begin to lay your bricks onto the mortar in layers, with the blocks staggered so the joins don’t line up for maximum strength.

Once you’re familiar with the basics of constructing a garden wall, you can apply those basics to a variety of shapes and styles. You can build straight or curved, tall or low, wide or narrow, add coping to the top or leave the blocks exposed. The choices are almost limitless and we have a wide variety of garden walling materials available to help bring your garden wall to life.

Garden walling with stones of varying size and shape can give a natural and rustic finish to your garden as opposed to a wall constructed from uniform bricks. A retaining wall is both functional in preventing your garden from washing away in heavy rain but can also be very visually appealing if used to create a raised flower bed.

Retaining walls are great for running parallel to your property in both your front or back garden, and can be built with rounded corners and curves to create interesting shapes. A stacked stone wall also has a rustic appearance, adding layers of visual interest to your garden; set a foundation of drainage stone underneath it first to ensure your stacked stone wall is built to survive the elements.

If you’re constructing a tall wall for your garden boundary, you can decorate your wall with plants, flowers and foliage. Plants can be encouraged to grow up your walls to create a beautiful green space, and wall-mounted troughs can be affixed and filled with trailing flowers. Adding plants to your wall can be an excellent opportunity for creativity, especially if your chosen bricks are plain.

Your choice of material can make a big difference to the look of your wall and your garden as a whole. Slate can create a very modern finish whereas sandstone and limestone are more classic and rustic choice.

Whatever you have in mind for your garden wall, Mick George can make it a reality. You can buy limestone online and buy slate online from us for quick and easy delivery, plus many other garden walling materials to see your dream wall project through from start to finish. We guarantee the highest quality materials so you can rest assured your garden wall will be standing for years to come.