Cob Re: pictures of cob walls(Michael Saunby)

[Mike Hermes]

hi
Please do put a picture of this tiled cob wall up when you get the
chance. Is there anything to note in making the mixture because of its
all exterior purpose that may be a little different than for a house? I
was thinking of building niches in the side and having a line along the
top that was tiled and drained down tiled parts of the wall so I coud
make my own hanging garden. Does any one have any good drainage
thoughts?. I figured with a stone base I would be safe enough to let it
drain on the ground ultimately without worrying a great deal of drainage
ditches.The wall will be on a bit of a slope with a creek on the other
side. It doesn't rain that much here. However I have but just entered
this drainage realm, my thoughts are not based on experience.
Thank you
Laurel

> Cob garden walls are quite popular here.  They always have a stone base and
> a tiled top.  If it stops raining over the weekend I might be able to take
> a photo and put it on the web.  I wouldn't want to walk on one, but then
> they are quite tall.
> 
> If you only want to go a foot high it will most likely be nearly all stone.
>  Perhaps a raised earth bank with turf on would do a better job?
> 
> Michael Saunby