How to build a rock wall with mortar?

1. Gather the materials you need: rocks, mortar mix, water, trowels, a float and a pointing trowel, a wheelbarrow or container for mixing, a bucket for dumping rock, and a hoe for leveling.

2. Determine the area where the wall will be constructed, and clear the area of debris, roots, and rocks.

3. Decide on the foundation size of the wall. It should be twice as wide as the combined thickness of the rocks.

4. Dig a trench that follows the intended shape of the wall and is slightly wider than the foundation width.

5. Place a layer of mortar in the bottom of the trench, and then begin to stack the rocks in the trench. Make sure that each rock is lain in line with the ones before and after it.

6. When the mortar has hardened sufficiently, fill any remaining gaps between the rocks with additional mortar.

7. Compact the rocks with a float to make sure the wall is level and solid.

8. Spread thin layers of mortar on the wall surface with an outward pointing trowel, and rub the mortar into the cracks with the same tool. Make sure the surface is even by using the hoe to level it out.

9. Allow the mortar to fully dry before adding more coats, if desired.

10. Once the wall is complete, you may want to seal or waterproof it.