About Stone Weekly
Last updated: May 2025
Stone Weekly is an editorial reference for stone landscaping in Canada. The site covers practical techniques for planning and building stone features — pathways, retaining walls, and rock gardens — with attention to the specific conditions of Canadian climates, from coastal British Columbia to the Prairie provinces and the Atlantic region.
The content on this site is aimed at homeowners undertaking their own projects and at contractors who want a reference for Canadian-specific building conditions, permit thresholds, and material selection. Articles are written to reflect publicly available information from Canadian municipal authorities, building codes, and established horticultural references.
What This Site Covers
The three main topic areas are:
- Stone Pathways — Base preparation, stone selection, laying patterns, and joint materials suited to Canadian freeze-thaw conditions
- Retaining Walls — Dry-stacked and mortared wall construction, drainage design, and municipal permit thresholds across major Canadian cities
- Rock Gardens — Stone placement, soil composition, and cold-hardy plant selection for alpine-style garden features
Editorial Approach
Articles on Stone Weekly aim to be specific rather than general. Advice that applies anywhere in North America is not particularly useful to a homeowner in Calgary dealing with 1.5 m frost depth, or a gardener in Halifax selecting plants for a Zone 6 coastal climate. Where regional variation matters, it is noted.
This site does not make up statistics or cite studies that cannot be verified. Where exact figures depend on local conditions or are not publicly documented, the text says so.
Contact
For questions or corrections, use the contact form on the homepage or write to: contact@stoneweekly.org
Stone Weekly is an independent editorial site based in Canada.
Disclaimer
The information on this site is for general reference purposes only. Stone landscaping and retaining wall construction involve physical work and, in some cases, structural considerations that require professional assessment. Always consult a licensed contractor or engineer for projects involving walls over the local permit threshold, or any structure adjacent to a building foundation or property line.
Permit requirements and building codes change. Always verify current requirements with your local municipality before starting construction.