Building Stone Flower Beds Against a House and Deck

For raised stone beds against a brick house and wood deck, remove Bermuda grass completely—it will invade. Install a waterproof barrier (e.g., NDS Water Barrier) and perforated drain pipe against the structure to divert moisture. Don't use black plastic under mulch; it blocks soil respiration. Landscape fabric buys ~5 years of weed control but degrades. Slope beds away from structures. Backfill with quality topsoil. Dry-stacked fieldstone drains naturally; if mortared, add weep holes.