A Natural (Fieldstone) Retaining Wall at it's Finest!

[@jamescheever7982]

Been waiting to see this!! ... love this craftsmanship ... kudos ... keep pushing and don't worry about youtube ... dont forget to disc golf!! Love you and Benny killin it!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Nice, glad you enjoyed it! Disc golf is always a priority... 😂 Thanks as always for the support! ✌

[@skitzochik]

Your dad rocks, your channel is so much fun, the lighthearted banter between you & Benny & your old school ethics are a breath of fresh air

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

He is awesome, I love when he stops by the job sites! Glad you enjoy the channel and I really appreciate all the support and consistent feedback ✌

[@keithrayeski6417]

Love the wall and yea, drilling and feather wedges are faster and easier, but it’s no one will ever find bore marks in your stone…just chisel marks! A huge testament of your skills and ethics! It’s art man…pure skilled art! Benny is a worker!!! Perfect wall! Thanks for sharing !

[@triplefoam]

You can only do what you do brah as balance in our lives is so important! Any video of your craftmanship and content is a blessing!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

That is for sure brother, that balance isn't always easy but you just keep moving and do what you can, just like you said. Thanks for the feedback! ✌

[@ChickenFarmerMA]

That is an amazing wall for sure. I like how there are all the different tones being represented in a random pattern but also chosen if that makes sense.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thanks man! That was a good assortment of stones to work with, awesome color tones for sure. This was a fun one to build! ✌

[@user-ge2qn6gp4o]

This type of stone work takes freaking forever! A lot of people don't realize how much work it is. Looks beautiful.

[@matthewvalimont6547]

I felt your pain after you put the saw down and shook your head. Every time I do natural stone and I’m mixing mortar I question why the hell did I decide to do this😂 but it’s always worth it in the end!!! Great job men!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

😂 I completely agree, very testing and hard work... but when you can step back and look at what you built, you suddenly get motivation to keep going and do more! Thanks for the feedback ✌

[@dannylake4357]

One of the most beautiful walls I’ve ever seen good craftsmanship

[@nderimmehmedoski496]

Just amazing. This not jut wall, it is more artistic. 😊

[@TimothyVershkov]

Beautiful, and quality work

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you ✌

[@Scaperofland]

My man! This looks awesome. I am a hardscaper from Missouri. I watch all your work and have recently been approved at be a Techo Pro. I know you work with their stuff all the time. I want to come work with you free of charge for a week! I feel I could learn so much from you. I know you are probably crazy busy but if ever you want some free labor please let me know. I will be there in a flash. Keep up the great work. God Bless.

[@2011wrxswp]

its beautiful dude, love it. Natural stone work is a vibe, its one of a kind and super rewarding when your turned loose on a project and nail it. 👌

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Couldn't agree more! I love every opportunity for projects like this ✌

[@DavidBoysII-hz5zo]

This rock wall came out super nice - especially that corner block that you spent a lot of time on. The mosaic pattern looks awesome / amazing. Nice job CHS!! Hey, the music on your videos is great! I want a Henderson Hardscape T-shirt.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you very much! Hopefully I will have T-Shirts for sale over the winter ✌

[@dannydangelo762]

Brother, I was waiting to see the next installment of this wall, wow. Very nice job. Both you and Benny truly blessed with this lost art form. And technically on the videos ? Simply awesome so kudos to the wife. I enjoy them because they're informative but also very relaxing and of course funny. The whole team rocks ( pun intended! Lol ) And of course always good to see your Pops. Keep up the good work brother 👍😎✌️

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thanks brother! It took awhile to get the video out but I'm glad you like it! I absolutely love working with natural like this, it certainly is an art form. I am blessed to have them all by my side and giving me support, couldn't do all this without them or people like you with the consistent support of the channel. God Bless brother! ✌

[@dannydangelo762]

God bless you as well my brother , absolutely love the work and the channel✌️

[@tedspens]

To finish my comment on the previous video, that is one sweet lookin' wall! 😍😍

[@LegSpinna]

The wall looks a beauty.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you, this was a super fun one to build! ✌

[@Untam3d28]

I look forward to your videos brother. Appreciate how you explain and go into detail with all your installs. God bless

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

That's awesome to hear brother! I really enjoy making these videos and explaining things as much as I can. God Bless you too! ✌

[@vandoom184]

Kyle awesome build. Dude you gotta get in the habit of putting hearing protection on. You’ll thank yourself many years down the road. Keep up the great work. 👍

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you, and I know what you mean about the hearing protection. I actually did use some foam plugs a few times on this project but you are right, I don't use them as much as I should. Thanks for looking out ✌

[@Mangold2865]

Amazing craftsmanship. I’d love to say I would have the patience for that type of stone work….but I would be lying 😅 Great video as always 👊

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you, it definitely takes patience...LOL ✌

[@jacobbuckley8232]

Man that walls awesome looking.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thanks brother! ✌

[@jacobbuckley8232]

@@TheChristianHardscaper your welcome

[@MrDSmith]

Awesome looking project 🍻👌😎

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you! ✌

[@jerjan8586]

Wow that is one awesome looking wall, love it

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you, it was a blast to build! ✌

[@jcosta8939]

Great job boys! That wall is beautiful! Def worth whatever the $$$ was!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thanks man! It was so much fun to build, I love stone work ✌

[@onceaintenough]

Wow, incredible work! 👌👍

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thanks! ✌

[@mikeymopar1171]

You are a true artist designing that wall looks really really nice

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you very much! ✌

[@smokeeater8387]

Outstanding brother👍🇺🇸

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thanks man! ✌

[@brianhanley12]

That looks fantastic man! Great work….the attention to detail on your joints is awesome bro 👍🏻

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thanks brother! Nothing like tight stone work 👌

[@barbarasolomon5962]

That is gorgeous!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you very much! ✌

[@jerryd1434]

Have been watching you guys for a while now. As usual you both do great work and this wall really makes your craftsmanship stand out. That wall is looking so good nice job!! God bless!

[@unclebuck5051]

13:54 That piece was screaming out, "I'm right here bruh, I got you!".

[@JeffreyWallk]

So, I've watched many TCH videos to admire and learn the craftsmanship of hardscaping. This goes beyond and elevates your work by introducing art into your portfolio of work. This is a culmination of many disciplines. This is a magnificent sculpture of flowing lines & colors fitted into a functional structure of timeless beauty of stone. Bravo

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you very much for the kind words, I have always loved stone work and totally look at it as a form of art. It is hard work but so rewarding when it is done! Plus knowing it will be there for a very long time is super cool to me... ✌

[@alfonsosandoval6300]

❤❤❤ that’s just beautiful

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you ✌

[@jacobbelfield9835]

Granite? Nice job btw. I didn’t know you were that skilled tbh youre a beast of a paver guy

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Yes sir, the majority of all those stones are granite. And I appreciate the feedback, I do a lot of paver work but I love stone work! Just hard to sell compared to pavers and block. Hopefully I get more stone work with this as an example... 🤞

[@jrios6313]

Your work is amazing and unmatched. Such dedication from you and Benny. I thoroughly enjoy watching your videos. God bless.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you very much, we love the work we do! I'm glad you enjoy the videos, thanks for the feedback ✌

[@arleathialorenzen5664]

Beautiful job you are quite the artist. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you very much, my pleasure! ✌

[@goeshen4359]

Awesome job WOW 😮

[@rubenmora921]

Man you guys do a great job... I wish I had the patience you guys have.. I was building a rock fire pit 2 days ago for half a day... And I got upset cuz customer was really picky she made me tear it all down and re build it... I had to walk away and let someone else do it. 😆

[@pristinegrounds]

Wall is looking great !!!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thanks! ✌

[@tonyasilver9988]

Thanks!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

No problem, thank you! ✌

[@michaelmillsap952]

Beautiful work !!!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thank you very much! ✌

[@daniellitman4566]

What a labor of love. Gorgeous wall. Love the joint work. Could easily be a full-time mason. appreciate your hand chiseling the edges to hide the cuts. never seen it filled in with mortar in the middle, but I like the idea and you've accounted for the drainage beautifully. I've always filled it with 3/4 crush. Does the mortar hold up better than just having stone and geogrid behind it? Love it

[@coldcaribbean]

Man, that looks great!

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thanks! ✌

[@anthonycortez4079]

Video is awesome and the work as always speaks for itself brother Impeccable! Godbless

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Glad you enjoyed it, I appreciate the feedback! God Bless you too ✌

[@mrs.johnson8033]

43:08 Batchmaker batchmaker, make me a batch...

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

😂 👌

[@joemillay9758]

Have you ever worked with pink granite? I think a pink granite wall would be neat!

[@b5maddog]

My wife got me on to your channel. I am thankful for that. We live in NH and after watching many of your videos SHE thinks we can take on a paver patio.😮 I don’t feel as confident. After watching I believe we need 3/4 clean crushed stone for the for the 6-8 inch base and 1/4 clean crushed stone for the 2 inch top layer, but not exactly sure how much to get. I’ve tried some of the calculators but not sure of the results. Hate to not order enough. She wants a 16x12 patio. Any suggestions to help us get going? God bless you and your family always

[@KGSHEAMASONRY]

Wow, looks awesome guys good color blend in the stone as well Too bad you guys can’t do the veneer on the wall that way the things match

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

Thanks brother, I love the color tones too... Was very happy with the stone he chose 👌 And I hear you about the veneer but I don't mind sharing the work and they did a good job on the chimney it seems. Hopefully they match the wall good✌

[@matthewvalimont6547]

You’re lucky to have such a great work partner like Benny. And says a lot about you as the owner/boss. I’m still trying to find a good partner.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

I certainly am, it is a blessing to have him around. We have a solid friendship and have since the 9th grade. Super grateful for it. I hope you find someone like him to help you, you never know what is right around the corner ✌

[@RiverValleyLandscaping]

You are making it tough on yourself with the little chisels and hammers. Gotta get the long handle tools that look like an axe. And then smash the back end with a sledge. 2 man operation but it’s quick. I believe trow and Holden makes them as well if that’s your preferred brand.

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

There are a handful of tools I would have liked to have on this job but didn't want to buy a bunch of expensive tools for this 1 project. I do have a couple carbide hammers that we did use to break off large chunks, just never filmed it... I plan to grow the tool arsenal as I grow my business. But until you get what you want, you need to deal with what you got. ✌

[@ajdetri6795]

At the end of a job when the pavers are done , when and how do you compact the pavers? Before the sand? In between lifts? After concrete goes around the edge of padio?

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

I compact the pavers with our hammers as we lay them, then secure the edges with concrete and then compact the pavers again with a compactor or hand tamper after we sweep in the 1st layer of polymeric sand. You just need to be careful when compacting close to the edge so you don't mess up the concrete holding it all together. I typically always hand tamp close to the edges.

[@angulosalv]

Can I ask how did you charge for that wall bro ! Hourly rate ?

[@shizzydeep6867]

Anyone ever tell you that you sound and kind of look like Casey Affleck?

[@deedoubs]

Whoever owns the house has interesting priorities... beautiful retaining wall with an ugly concrete block wall house. I assume they'll work on that next.

[@mikeyyleo5287]

😍 🪨⚒️💎

[@jimrockford3662]

Beautiful job 👍🏽

[@tomalley798]

That is one sexy wall. Looks like you are a nateral with the natural stone. Been waiting a long time for this vid, but was worth the wait. The wife’s work is amazing. She has the right balance between normal and warp speed. 🫡

[@TheChristianHardscaper]

It sure is! 😂 I love working with stone, just not as easy to sell because how much more expensive and time consuming it is... But I hope to get much more stone work in the future 🤞 And I was actually able to make this video on my own this time.. LOL But my editing has been getting better because of her style honestly. She does a great job. Thanks as always for the support! ✌