Garden walls can be constructed from many materials. You can decide how big or small you would like your garden wall to be. Choose a wall that will also add a decorative element to your garden. You don't want to choose something that's going to make your home look like Alcatraz!

Garden walls made with rocks are practical and eye-catching. You can use scavenged rocks that can be bought very cheaply. A rock wall will bring a natural tone to your garden. Building a rock wall is quite easy, so you may want to do it yourself. Just remember that the big rocks should be laid at the base of the wall.

A rock wall will last for many years and it will stand up to any kind of weather conditions, extreme heat or extreme cold. It will also be maintenance free and it won't need painting or sealing like other types of walling. Your rock wall will be so strong that one day you'll be watching your grandchildren playing on it!

A brick wall is constructed in much the same way as a rock garden wall. Brick has an advantage however in that you will have a much wider choice of decoration. If you're planning to put a brick wall right around your property, rather get a walling contractor to do the job.

Before you can build a brick wall you will need to have plans drawn up and approved. Brick walls require damp-proofing. If it wall is not properly damp-proofed it will look very unsightly with rising damp that will ruin the plastering and painting. Imagine how you will feel! All brick walls should have solid foundations.

Prefabricated concrete walling is another option. This will give you maximum privacy. Because the pieces are made in a factory, a prefabricated concrete wall can be erected quickly. They are also relatively inexpensive. A well maintained hedge will look beautiful and serve many purposes. You will obviously have to wait until it grows, but the end result will be pleasing. Plant a hedge that is evergreen so that it doesn't die off during the cold winter months.

Once your hedge has gained some substance you will need to maintain it properly. This will increase its strength and keep it looking neat and tidy. Water the hedge regularly. A healthy, strong hedge also offers protection against criminals. You will be surprised to know how difficult it is to break through a boundary hedge.

Whatever material you choose, you can add some beauty by planting small bushes or flowers inside your garden at the base. You can even do this outside so that people can admire your wall and your lovely home. Your new wall will provide you with peace of mind and privacy.

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