In article k.net,
"Jonny" wrote:

Yard in front of house has a downward slope away from the house. It
averages about 1" per foot, more slope as it goes away from the house. The
fence is about 30' away from the house. I do not want the lawn down to the
fence. Decided on a retaining wall about 20' away from the house in front
allowing about 1/4" per foot slope away from the house.
I've used up all the surface limestone rocks on my property for other
things. Too hot for a rock bar to dig up more. Looking for some flat type
rock I can mortar up and lay for a retaining wall. Need about 60' length
retaining wall.
Where do I get such stone?

There are plenty of Masonry suppliers in the area. :-)
Can't remember the name of the company off the top of my head, but I
bought my stone in New Braunfels and had it delivered.

Digging my own would have been _far_ cheaper. Can you wait 'till cooler
fall weather to dig your own?

Do I have to pour concrete as a base for this wall?

From what I've read, a 6" "footer" is recommended.
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