Oh I see what you mean about the garden path. I actually went with the bluestone instead of the flagstone and it worked out better for drainage. The contractor said the base layer needs at least 48 hours to cure before you can walk on it. I had no idea you had to wait that long. Anyway I'll send you the photos once it's all done. The kids are already planning where to put the fire pit.
Honestly I think the trickiest part was leveling the sand bed. We used a long 2x4 and a level and kept checking every few inches. Took way longer than I expected but the result looks pretty clean. If you decide to do yours I'd recommend renting a plate compactor for a day. Makes a huge difference.
Also I finally figured out how to get the edging to stay put without those ugly metal stakes. There's a technique where you trench it in at a slight angle and backfill with gravel. Looks way more natural. Let me know if you want me to walk you through it.
Honestly I think the trickiest part was leveling the sand bed. We used a long 2x4 and a level and kept checking every few inches. Took way longer than I expected but the result looks pretty clean. If you decide to do yours I'd recommend renting a plate compactor for a day. Makes a huge difference.
Also I finally figured out how to get the edging to stay put without those ugly metal stakes. There's a technique where you trench it in at a slight angle and backfill with gravel. Looks way more natural. Let me know if you want me to walk you through it.
|


Aucun commentaire:
Enregistrer un commentaire