How Do You Build A Flagstone Patio With Mortar?
Flagstone creates a beautiful patio, but has a small problem. Over time, flagstone patios shift and settle, becoming less than level with grass and weeds that grow up and through the cracks between the flagstones. Mortar provides a solution to this problem, allowing homeowners to construct flagstone patios less likely to shift and settle, with filled cracks that provide unsuitable conditions for pest plants. The process to build a flagstone patio varies in completion time, according to the dimensions of the patio and how many people are working on the project. Remove the sod from the ground in the desired shape and dimensions for the patio, using the spade. Place the sod in a wheelbarrow to easily cart it away to dispose of or reuse elsewhere in your yard or garden. Remove soil as necessary to level the area, trimming down the high sides before adding into low spots. Once leveled, use the soil tamper to pack the soil. Check the level again. Apply a thin 1- to 1 1/2-inch layer of small
