--- title: Stone Wall Ideas and Wall Stone | Mid Valley Rock url: https://midvalleyrock.com/ideas/stone-wall/ business: Mid Valley Rock phone: (916) 363-4239 address: 5300 Excelsior Road, Sacramento, CA 95827 hours: Mon-Fri 7:00-4:00, Sat 7:30-3:00, Sun closed --- - [Home](https://midvalleyrock.com/) - [Ideas](https://midvalleyrock.com/ideas/) - Stone walls # Stone Wall Ideas Natural wall stone and ledge stone can build seat walls, garden walls, raised planters and wall faces. Choose a stone by color and shape, then plan the footing, height and cap before you buy. A pool wall faced with stone veneer A stone wall adds structure to a yard. It can separate a patio from the lawn, hold a raised bed, frame a fire pit, or give guests a place to sit. Natural stone walls also age well and look at home in the garden. This guide covers wall ideas, the stones that tend to suit them, the basics of planning a wall, and what to bring when you visit the yard so staff can help you choose. ## Wall design ideas A low seat wall around a patio is one of the most useful walls you can build. At seat height it doubles as extra seating for parties. Top it with a smooth cap so it is comfortable to sit on. Stone walls placed in the right spots can also break up a large, flat yard and make it feel like a set of rooms. - Seat walls around a patio or [fire pit](https://midvalleyrock.com/ideas/fire-pits/) - Raised planter beds for vegetables or roses - Garden walls that divide lawn from beds - Stone faces on block walls or outdoor kitchens ## Which stone works and why Blocky, layered stones stack well. Grizzly Stone is a basalt in browns, grays and greens with natural layers. Lompoc Natural, Lompoc Scrambled Egg and Lompoc Castle Stone share a creamy tan palette. Castle Stone is cut into squares and rectangles and tumbled, which gives a tidy, old-world look. Mini ledge cuts like Gold Rush and River Gray are thin, stacked strips that suit a clean, modern face. Arizona Ledge Sedona Red brings deep red color. Marbella, which resembles petrified wood, is used mainly for walls. For the top, [tumbled flagstone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/tumbled-flagstone/) makes a smooth wall cap. Call to check what is in the yard today. Ledgestone on a pallet at the yard ## Planning and installing basics Every wall needs a solid, level footing. Taller walls and walls that hold back soil need more planning, and many people bring in a professional for those. Clay soil, common in the Sacramento Valley, holds water, so plan for drainage behind any wall that retains soil. If you want a stone face on a new wall, a block core is common. We carry Terrace, Estate, Stonewall II and standard block, along with mortar and Davis color on the [supplies page](https://midvalleyrock.com/supplies/). ## What to bring when you visit Measure the length and planned height of the wall. Bring your landscape plan and a photo of the house. Tell staff whether it is a seat wall, a planter or a face on block, and whether you need caps. If matching stone matters on a big job, talk about the whole job up front. ### Visit or call - **Monday - Friday:** 7:00 am - 4:00 pm - **Saturday:** 7:30 am - 3:00 pm - **Sunday:** Closed 5300 Excelsior Road Sacramento, CA 95827 Arrive 45 minutes before closing so we have time to help. [(916) 363-4239](tel:+19163634239) ### Keep reading - [Ledge & wall stone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/wall-stone/) - [Stone veneer](https://midvalleyrock.com/ideas/stone-veneer/) - [Supplies](https://midvalleyrock.com/supplies/) ## Stones that work well - [Grizzly Stone Ledge and wall stone / Flagstone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/grizzly-stone/) - [Lompoc Natural Ledge and wall stone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/lompoc-natural/) - [Lompoc Scrambled Egg Flagstone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/lompoc-scrambled-egg/) - [Lompoc Castle Stone Ledge and wall stone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/lompoc-castle-stone/) - [Gold Rush Ledge and wall stone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/gold-rush/) - [River Gray Ledge and wall stone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/river-gray/) - [Arizona Ledge: Sedona Red Ledge and wall stone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/arizona-ledge-sedona-red/) - [Marbella Flagstone / Tumbled flagstone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/marbella/) ## Questions we hear a lot Still unsure? Call the yard at [(916) 363-4239](tel:+19163634239). We are happy to talk it through. ### What stone is best for a garden wall? Stones with flat tops and bottoms stack most easily. Ledge and wall stone like Grizzly Stone or Lompoc Castle Stone are common choices. Staff can help you match color. ### What do I put on top of a stone seat wall? A smooth cap. Tumbled flagstone and stone wall caps give a comfortable edge to sit on. ### Can I face an existing block wall with stone? Often, yes. Thin ledge stone and veneer are set with mortar on a solid surface. Bring photos of the wall so staff can suggest a stone and supplies. ## Come see the stone in person Walk the yard with us, bring your measurements and a photo of your house, and we will help you pick stone that fits the project and the budget. 5300 Excelsior Road, Sacramento, CA 95827 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Mid+Valley+Rock&query_place_id=ChIJhQvD0VfCmoARcSXoEbY0WSc) - **Monday - Friday:** 7:00 am - 4:00 pm - **Saturday:** 7:30 am - 3:00 pm - **Sunday:** Closed