A few thoughts about dry stone walling.
Trouble with ivy
An ivy clad dry stone wall looks quaint, and it is tempting to think that the ivy affords some protection against the elements, but in fact it is a destroyer of walls! When it gets a grip, it grows through the gaps in the wall and gradually takes over. Its
Walling 101: mortared cope stones
It is thought by some that it is good to secure cope stones with mortar. There may be occasions when this is desirable, but in general it is not – in our humble opinion! All the stones in a wall work together, each supporting, and being supported by, its neighbour.
Animal friends
One of the joys of wall building is that it brings you into contact with nature and animals. Deer, frogs, toads, rainbows (unfortunately, often accompanying rain) are part of daily life. Here are a few of our animal friends who have kept us company.
Approval from Prince Charles
Prince Charles has declared that dry stone walls are a work of art! See the article in the Daily Mail Online.