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Paths and driveways around the house

Giedra — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:59:26 +0000

The process for constructing paths, driveways and patios around the house is a little more complicated. For this purpose, a bedding layer of dry concrete mix instead of sand is used, and the gaps between pavers are jointed with sand or dry concrete. You will also need an edging either side of the paved area to hold the pavers in place. A vibrating plate compactor is often used to firm down the bedding layer and the paving blocks.

Garden paths

Giedra — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 16:56:16 +0000

Garden paths are usually meant for walking alone, and therefore they do not need to be any wider that 0.5-1 metre. A wider path, leading to a garden arbour or a playground, should be at least 1.2 to 1.5 metre wide, although additional 20 cm would be useful. Depending on the paving materials you will be using, a foundation trench to the depth of 25-40 cm and an appropriate width must be dug first.

Building a dry-stone wall

Giedra — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 11:04:43 +0000

Do you often dream of mountains and rock gardens, while your own garden looks like a plain sheet of paper? If so, then maybe you should consider erecting a dry stone wall by yourself. All you will need for such an undertaking are some stones of various sizes, either natural or dressed, gravel and planting soil for the rock garden plants.