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While a permanent installation requires excavating soil and a compacted base of gravel and sand to ensure a long-lasting, level patio, you may only need the space for a season or two. A temporary installation of patio pavers on dirt may suffice until you're ready to install the hardscape in a long-range landscape plan.
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Read More »A simple paver patio adds usable living space to the garden. While a permanent installation requires excavating soil and a compacted base of gravel and sand to ensure a long-lasting, level patio, you may only need the space for a season or two. A temporary installation of patio pavers on dirt may suffice until you're ready to install the hardscape in a long-range landscape plan. While working with the tools, soil and pavers, wear work gloves, safety glasses, long pants, long sleeves, and shoes or boots. A wide-brimmed hat and sunscreen will help protect your skin from ultraviolet rays. You can burn even on a cloudy day; clouds do not block UV rays. Measure the site and the pavers with a measuring tape. A 12-by-12-inch paver may actually measure 11 and 7/8 inches or 12 and 1/8 inches. Also, measure the height of the pavers. Generally, pavers butt together; however, you can leave spaces for creeping plants, such as thyme or Johnny jump-ups. Add the width of any spaces to the overall plan to ensure the patio fits into the designated area. Mark the space by pounding stakes into the corners with a hammer. Wrap twine around the first stake and tie it off to hold it in place. Pull the twine around the edges of the proposed patio space and wrap it twice around each stake. Tie the twine to the last stake and cut off the excess. Remove grass, rocks and other debris from the site. Dig out the soil so the pavers will be flush to the ground or thatch. Pavers that rise above the surrounding landscape are a trip hazard. If you plan to use sand under the pavers, add 2 inches to the depth of the excavation. Rake the soil smooth. Tamp the bare soil firmly with a hand compactor or plate compactor. Plate compactors are generally available at rental centers and home improvement stores. Check the smoothness and slope of the site with a long 2-by-4 board and a level. The patio should slope away from the house or other structures at a rate of approximately 1/8- to 1/4-inch per foot, or 1 to 2 inches per 8 feet. Fill any low spots with soil or sand to provide a smooth surface for the pavers. Sprinkle the site gently with water and compact it again.
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Read More »To lay gravel, mark your area off with spray paint or rope. Then, use a spade to remove 4–6 inches (10–15 cm) of soil. Pour 2–3 inches (5.1–7.6 cm) of crushed stone into the pit and put landscaping fabric on top. Cover the fabric with your gravel and spread it out with a rake to finish laying your gravel.
Gravel makes a great material for driveways, walkways, and garden borders. It’s easy to move around and doesn’t require a lot of skilled labor to install. In fact, the hardest part of laying gravel is moving and pouring the heavy stone. To lay gravel, mark your area off with spray paint or rope. Then, use a spade to remove 4–6 inches (10–15 cm) of soil. Pour 2–3 inches (5.1–7.6 cm) of crushed stone into the pit and put landscaping fabric on top. Cover the fabric with your gravel and spread it out with a rake to finish laying your gravel. While gathering your materials may take quite some time, it shouldn’t take more than 4-6 hours to actually install your gravel.
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