How Do You Make A Brick Garden Rug?
Brick patios, garden walkways and brick garden “rugs” can offer classic traditional elegance or country charm to rural gardens and urban landscapes. Brick paving is cost efficient and durable and will add interest and value to your property. Brick can be laid to conform to any garden area or project. Brick “rugs” is the term given to angular or free-form brick-covered areas in the garden. Gather or purchase bricks. Often you can salvage old bricks from buildings that are being torn down. Bricks are available for purchase at home building supply stores or from construction salvage yards. Determine the size and location where you wish to place a brick terrace or garden rug. Calculate a pattern and the amount of bricks you will need. Draw out a sketch of how you wish to design the brick rug. Stake out the corners of the area you are going to cover with brick. Tie strings between the stakes, making sure they are level with the adjoining foundation, steps or garden surface. Excavate the are
