Hardscape Tips
Helpful ideas and simple guidance to plan patios, walkways, walls, outdoor living areas, and landscape projects with confidence.
Planning Your Project
Helpful Tips for Better Outdoor Spaces
In this 7 step series, we’ll cover how you can build great looking and long-lasting retaining walls, steps and planters with Unilock products. Today, we’ll cover the first two steps.
Step 1: Planning Your Project
Planning is actually a two step process…
First, you’ll want to draw out your project, including any measurements and evaluations. You’ll need the elevations in order to determine how many retaining wall blocks you’ll need.
Then, give us a call and we’ll calculate the amount of material you’ll need, plus the estimated cost. You should also plan on stopping by our location on the west side of Cleveland in order to select the right Unilock® paver style and color option for your project.
Step 1: Planning Your Project
To begin, mark out where your new retaining wall, steps or planters will be located with either spray paint or a garden hose. (Before you start digging, make sure you contact your local utilities and cable TV to locate buried lines).
For this step, you’ll also need the following tools:
- Wheel Barrow
- Rake
- Level and String
- Tape Measure
- 3 lb Mallet
- 3″ Masonry Chisel
- Shovel
- Hand Compactor
- Gloves & Safety Glasses
For larger jobs, you may want to rent a gas-powered compactor and a masonry saw.
Need Help Choosing the Right Material?
Visit Stone Quarters or contact our team for help selecting the right stone, mulch, soil, or aggregate for your next outdoor project.