Dry Stone Walling

Is Dry Stone Walling a new type of garden wall?

• Yes

• No. It's an ancient tradition which was practiced all over the world, including in Australia by First Nations people.

• No, it was around last year when someone built one on "The Block"

• Absolutely dont know!

What are foundation stones?

• The stones at the bottom of the wall which form the 'foundation' of the wall.

• Little filler stones to keep the wall stable.

• Round stones

• Coloured stones

Is it easy to push over a well made dry stone wall?

• If you are really strong and go to the gym alot.

• Yes, they are totally useless as a barrier of any sort.

• No, if it is well made then a dry stone wall can last 1000s of years.

• All of the above.

Can you use different sizes of stones in a dry stone wall?

• Definitely not! They must be identical sizes.

• Yes, you start with bigger stones at the bottom of the wall and use smaller sizes gradually throughout the wall.

• You don't use any stones or rocks in a dry stone wall.

• All stones must be the same size and definitely the same colour.

Is mortar used in a dry stone wall?

• No, the term 'dry' means no 'wet' binding agent like mortar is used.

• Yes.

• Only if you really are finding it tricky!

• Depends whether you have any or not...

Should you try to make a course of stones level in a dry stone wall?

• Yes, that is the aim.

• No never.

• It's better to have a wobbly unlevel wall.

• Shouldn't really worry about it - it's the look that counts.

Do environmentalists think people use too much concrete?

• No

• Yes

• They only think that if it's near the beach.

• They love concrete!

Why would you think about building a dry stone wall?

• You have alot of stone available on your property.

• You know they will last a long time if properly made.

• You think they are attractive.

• All of the above.