How to Build a Flagstone Walkway
Buy your flagstones., Once you are home, lay out the shape of the path you want with garden hose laid on the ground., Remove all grass and topsoil 4 inches (10.2 cm) deep from the path area., Spread sand to a depth of 2 inches (5.1 cm)., Set the...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Buy your flagstones.
Look in your yellow pages for a vendor of landscape materials, and call to make sure flagstones are in stock, and whether they are the size you can lift.
When you see the flagstones you will notice that they are of many sizes and shapes, being a natural material.
Select stones enough for the surface area you plan to cover.
Avoid those with a very uneven contour on either side.
If there is an unbalanced contour on the bottom it can provide a place for the stone to break in half under traffic, and if the irregularity is on the top someone may trip on it.
None, however, are smooth as concrete.
Consider having them delivered. -
Step 2: Once you are home
Curved paths are more inviting because the eye does not see the destination immediately, rather a discovery process is enjoyed as one travels a curved walk. , The grass can be planted as sod in another area, or composted. , Use coarse "washed" sand, which lets rain percolate through, instead of clogging up. , Fit the flagstones together jigsaw-puzzle style, but put the best walking stones in the center of the path.
Space the stones according to the stride length of the average person who will use the path. , Done!! -
Step 3: lay out the shape of the path you want with garden hose laid on the ground.
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Step 4: Remove all grass and topsoil 4 inches (10.2 cm) deep from the path area.
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Step 5: Spread sand to a depth of 2 inches (5.1 cm).
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Step 6: Set the flagstones into place
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Step 7: with a border between each of at least an inch.
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Step 8: Spread more sand on top and sweep it to fill up the spaces between stones.
Detailed Guide
Look in your yellow pages for a vendor of landscape materials, and call to make sure flagstones are in stock, and whether they are the size you can lift.
When you see the flagstones you will notice that they are of many sizes and shapes, being a natural material.
Select stones enough for the surface area you plan to cover.
Avoid those with a very uneven contour on either side.
If there is an unbalanced contour on the bottom it can provide a place for the stone to break in half under traffic, and if the irregularity is on the top someone may trip on it.
None, however, are smooth as concrete.
Consider having them delivered.
Curved paths are more inviting because the eye does not see the destination immediately, rather a discovery process is enjoyed as one travels a curved walk. , The grass can be planted as sod in another area, or composted. , Use coarse "washed" sand, which lets rain percolate through, instead of clogging up. , Fit the flagstones together jigsaw-puzzle style, but put the best walking stones in the center of the path.
Space the stones according to the stride length of the average person who will use the path. , Done!!
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