Weekend DIY: Wallstone Projects

3 DIY Wall Stone Projects for your Weekend

Looks like it's shaping up to be a beautiful New England weekend!  If you're anything like me, as the warmer weather brings you outside, you start to notice your curb appeal (or lack there of!) A pallet of Wall Stone can do wonders to spruce up your exterior, and create an amazing outdoor living space.  Here are 3 weekend Wall Stone projects: All you need is a pallet of wall stone, some crushed stone, and a little work!

1. Create a Stone Border around a Tree

Creating a focal point around a tree (or trees) is a great way to add structure & interest to your yard!  
Check out this awesome tutorial from HandyOwner.com!  
For extra added appeal, fill your border with annuals or perennials and top with some fresh mulch!

2. Edge your Garden with Stacked Stone

A stacked stone garden border gives your garden beds a huge boost of curb appeal-AND helps to contain the soil and mulch!  The Family Handyman gives a great tutorial on how to build your own stacked stone or paver edging.  Plus both his tutorials account for your mower; no need to break out the weedwacker to maintain!

3. Build a Stone Fire-Pit

A backyard fireplace can extend your outdoor living from early spring all the way to late fall!  Huddling around a warm fire is a great way to spend a family evening, and your new fire pit can be built in just 1 day!  Here's a helpful tutorial from Houzz.  They use concrete mortar to lay the base for their fire pit, but you can also use a crushed stone or sand.  

All these projects can be done with either natural stacked stone, or a manufactured wall block.  Because wall block has uniform dimensions, those projects will be a bit easier.  However stacked stone lends a natural rustic charm to your projects that can be hard to resist.  Whatever you chose, stop by Kaknes Landscape & Patio to chose your stone, mention this post & we'll give you 10% off your pallet of wall stone!  Happy Weekend!