How Do You Pave A Yard With Stepping Stones?
Landscaping is a challenge for any homeowner, but planning and designing the outdoor features at your home can satisfy you as well. If you decide to pave a patio with stepping stones, here are some tips to make your yard functional and beautiful. Design your yard. Lay out a drawing to scale of the yard and the area you want to pave. Decide what kind of stepping stones to use and how to orient them. Call your utilities and have them mark your yard so you can be sure not to dig into anything and cause problems. Some areas have a single service that marks all of the utilities. Dig your base 6 to 8 inches below your planned patio surface. Spread a layer of gravel about 1 inch thick and tamp it down with a plate compactor. Adding a little water helps with this process. When you can walk on it without leaving a dent behind, it is ready for the next layer. Repeat this step until the gravel is about 2-1/2 inches to 3 inches below the patio surface. Lay out the pavers where you want them to ult
