exterior or landscaping
The walls, made of dry-stacked native basalt, range from 18 inches to 4 feet tall on either side of the generously sized pathway. The taller, slope-side walls double as retaining walls. As with other areas of the yard, managing rainwater runoff was a challenge, and careful design and construction were indispensable for the integrity of the retaining walls. The team solved drainage in three ways. First, the masons left small gaps between the dry-stacked stones to allow the rock walls to be porous to water. Second, on the hidden side of each wall is a crushed-rock system. Third, pathways between the stone steps feature crushed basalt gravel, which absorbs water rather than contributing to runoff.
BLUE instead of purple 2. Make a Statement With Your Outside Entry Finally, if you lack an inside entry, make certain that your outside entry makes such a great statement that no one even notices.
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