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2012/4.2, April 25 — Building Stone Walls, Concealing Controls, Civic Fountain Woes and more
April 25, 2012 WATERSHAPES.COM FEATURE ARTICLE Building Walls, Stone by Stone Dry-stacking stone walls and…
Sturdy at the Edges
In just about every profession, it seems that there’s one thing or another that goes unnoticed and underappreciated because it is overshadowed by more visible or sensational elements.  In the watershaping and landshape trades, for example, I see foundations as being among these unsung details despite their obvious significance.   They’re so important that I always talk with my clients about them and the role proper preparation plays in the success of everything atop them.  After all, I say, a home can have wonderful tile work in the kitchen, but it really won’t be worth much unless