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Expert Stone Walling for Timeless Landscapes
Phillip Merrett Landscapes incorporates stone walling – stone masonry, into the broader landscape design to create functional, enduring features that complement the home, garden and surrounding environment.
Stone Walling & Stone Masonry
Stone masonry, also known as stone walling or dry stone walling, is a traditional craft involving the careful selection, positioning and placement of individual stones to create strong and visually distinctive landscape structures.
Every stone has its own shape, colour and texture. Skilled construction works with these natural variations to create walls that feel established within the landscape rather than simply added to it.
Depending on the property, landscape design and intended purpose, stone walling can be used for:
Garden walls and landscape features
Stone retaining walls
Dry stone walls
Single- and double-stacked stone walls
Raised garden beds and planting areas
Boundary and dividing walls
Feature walls and architectural landscape elements
Walls incorporated into steps, pathways and outdoor living areas
Stone Retaining Walls & Garden Walls
Stone walls can provide both a practical and aesthetic solution within a landscape. They can help define garden areas, accommodate changes in level, create raised planting areas and introduce natural texture and character.
The appropriate construction method depends on factors including the location, height and purpose of the wall, site conditions, levels, drainage and the type of stone being used.
When incorporated into a complete landscape design, stone walls can also provide a strong visual connection between different areas of the property.
The Craft of Stone Walling
Quality stone walling requires patience, experience and an understanding of how individual stones work together.
Careful attention is given to the selection and placement of each stone to achieve the right balance of strength, stability, proportion and appearance. Rather than treating the wall as an isolated feature, Phillip Merrett Landscapes considers how its scale, materials and positioning will work with the surrounding garden and architecture.
The result is stonework designed to look naturally at home in the landscape and provide lasting structure for years to come.
Stone Walling as Part of Your Landscape
From a natural dry stone garden wall to a substantial stone landscape feature, Phillip Merrett Landscapes can incorporate stonework into a broader landscaping project.
The objective is not simply to build a wall. It is to create a landscape element that performs its intended function while adding texture, craftsmanship and enduring character to the outdoor environment.
Considering stone walling for your landscape? Contact Phillip Merrett Landscapes to discuss your landscape design and construction requirements.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT Stone-Walling
Stone walling is the construction of walls using carefully selected and positioned natural stone. Stone walls can be used for practical purposes such as retaining soil and defining garden areas, or as architectural and decorative features within a landscape.
Dry stone walling is a traditional construction method where stones are carefully selected, shaped and positioned to create a stable wall without relying on mortar between the stones. The strength of the wall comes from the way the individual stones are fitted and arranged.
Stone walling generally refers to the construction of walls using natural or manufactured stone, while stone masonry is the broader craft of building structures with stone. Both require careful consideration of stone selection, placement, structural requirements and the finished appearance.
Depending on the property and landscape design, stone can be used for garden walls, retaining walls, dry stone walls, raised garden beds, boundary walls, feature walls and walls incorporated into pathways, steps and outdoor living areas.
A stone retaining wall is designed to retain soil and manage changes in ground level while also creating an attractive landscape feature. The construction method will depend on the wall’s height, location, site conditions, drainage requirements and the type of stone being used.
Yes. Stone retaining walls can be an effective way to work with changes in level and create more defined areas within a sloping landscape. They can also be incorporated with garden beds, steps, pathways and planting to create a cohesive landscape design.
Drainage is an important consideration when constructing retaining walls. Water accumulating behind a wall can create additional pressure, so the appropriate drainage solution needs to be considered as part of the wall’s design and construction.
The appropriate stone will depend on the desired appearance, availability, construction method and overall landscape design. Different stones provide variations in colour, texture, shape and character, allowing the wall to complement the architecture of the home and surrounding garden.
Consider the architecture and materials of your home, existing landscape features, surrounding colours and the character you want to achieve. The size, shape, texture and colour of the stone can significantly influence whether the finished landscape feels contemporary, rustic, traditional or naturalistic.
Absolutely. While stone walling is a traditional craft, it can work beautifully in contemporary landscape design. The choice of stone, wall proportions, construction style and surrounding materials can create anything from a natural rustic appearance to a clean architectural finish.
Yes. Natural stone can be particularly effective around period and traditional homes because of its texture and timeless appearance. Selecting stone that complements the existing architecture can help new landscape construction feel established and connected to the property.
Yes. Stone walls don’t have to be purely functional. A carefully positioned feature wall can introduce texture, height and visual interest, provide a backdrop for planting or help create a focal point within the garden.
Yes. Stone walling and paving can work extremely well together. Coordinating the materials, colours, levels and proportions helps connect pathways, patios, entertaining areas, garden beds and other hard landscaping elements.
Yes. Stone walling can be incorporated alongside steps and pathways, particularly where a landscape has changes in level. Planning these elements together can create a more integrated and natural-looking result.
Yes. Stone walls can create attractive raised garden beds and planting areas. They provide structure and definition while introducing natural texture that works particularly well alongside plants.
A well-designed and properly constructed stone wall can be extremely durable. Its longevity will depend on factors such as the construction method, stone selection, foundations, drainage, site conditions and ongoing changes within the surrounding landscape.
Stone varies naturally in shape and size, so creating a strong and attractive wall requires careful selection and positioning of individual pieces. Skilled construction considers stability, alignment, proportion, drainage and how the finished wall integrates with the surrounding landscape
Stone walls are generally durable landscape features, although maintenance requirements depend on the type of wall, stone, surrounding vegetation and site conditions. Periodic inspection can help identify movement, drainage issues or vegetation growth that may need attention.
In some situations, yes. An existing stone wall may become an important feature of a redesigned landscape. Its condition and suitability would first need to be assessed before determining how it can work with new paving, planting, pathways or other landscape elements.
Do stone retaining walls require council approval?
Yes. Stone can be used very effectively in smaller gardens. A low garden wall, raised planting area or carefully positioned stone feature can introduce texture and definition without overwhelming the space.
Where suitable materials are available, stone can be selected to complement existing paving, walls, architecture and other landscape elements. An exact match may not always be possible because natural stone varies, but this variation can also contribute to its character.
Yes. This is often the best approach. Planning stone walling alongside paving, planting, drainage, steps, garden beds and other landscape elements allows the entire outdoor area to work together visually and functionally.
Phillip Merrett Landscapes incorporates stone walling and stone landscape features into landscape design and construction projects. Each project is considered in relation to the property’s architecture, site conditions, levels and overall landscape to create stonework that is both functional and visually integrated.
Contact Phillip Merrett Landscapes to discuss your proposed stone walling and landscaping project. Providing information about the property, approximate location and purpose of the wall can help establish the requirements and next steps.
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