How Do You Lay Paving Stones In Gravel?
Laying pavers in gravel creates a pleasing effect and is ideal for areas with a lot of rain or wind. Use gravel when laying stones in random patterns or in arrangements with spaces between the stones. Remove turf and topsoil to a depth of the stone plus 1 1/2 inches. Build a retaining border to keep the gravel from migrating into flowerbeds or your lawn. It can be made of weather-treated wood, brick, or plastic edging. Lay a shallow layer (about an inch) of sand. Spread it with a rake. Level the sand with a 2-by-4 by dragging the board’s edge across the sand and frequently tamping it down. Arrange the stones in a suitable pattern, keeping the smaller ones toward the center and the larger ones at the perimeter. Tap each stone as you go with a mallet buffered by a block of wood. You want to make sure each stone is set evenly and isn’t going to wobble. Use a 2-by-4 board and a carpenter’s level as you go, making sure the stones are level. Pour gravel in small piles along the drive or walk
