I've read about preparing the surface and getting compacters and layers of gravel and sand, etc., etc but I don't want to spend the time and energy to do that thorough a job. I am not looking for it to last forever. Can I do something simpler, maybe just some sand, or even dirt, and get a quick rough result? Any suggestions?
2007-03-15 06:50:05 · 7 answers · asked by cjkip 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
As long as the area that you want to put the patio in is level and relatively even then you can create a temporary patio using sand and patio stones.
the problem is if you dont compact the ground over time as the ground softens from the ran and people step on the stones they slowly begin sinking into the ground. If you dont mind lifting them out and raking the area once a year then you can just use sand and lay the patio stones out.
if you want it to last longer then you should do all the work without taking shortcuts the first time. Im ripping up my patio this springbecause it began sinking, course it was put in before i moved into the house with my partner.
2007-03-15 06:59:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you do not do the whole 9 yards, you may have upheaval problems later.
You can do a rough patio, I have for my back yard walkway into the woods.
I just dug up some dirt, but some nice flat rock in them, and planted some mint and other ground plants. It takes some maintaining....the grass or plants around the rocks will overgrow...or the rocks will sink in too deep, then I just dig them up..and situate them over again.
I like it...looks like something my grandmother would do. ha.
it's OK, she was a gardener, and her place was always cozy.
2007-03-15 07:02:30 · answer #2 · answered by Mama 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to home depot and get red flagstone squares...don't have to use too many, its cheap, heavy, and will stay in place fror a while.
if you want to use brick, you can create a trough in the soil to full depth of the brick where you are making the path or patio. lay the bricks in whatever pattern you want, with 1/2" spacing, then fill spaces with stone dust(sell it at home depot and lowes)..spray with water, stone dust will firm up, hold things in place for a little while...
dont use sand, will look cheap.dirt would be better if you had to, but lookout for weeds growing in cracks.
2007-03-15 07:01:21 · answer #3 · answered by keith k 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just go to the Garden Department of Lowes or Home Depot, and they'll have cute little disigned stepping stones.
You can lay them out to create a walkway. Very easy.
Or you can go anywhere, like a masonry(?), wherever you see sculptures and statues and whatnot, and browse through many different designs of slabs and stones with which you may build your walkway.
2007-03-15 06:59:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hmm... well if the area is grass free you can get the fabric that keeps grass from growing.. get some sand of gravel.... or mulch which ever you like and some flag stones....
cut your area out.. place the fabric down and anchor it with the stakes they give you... then put some wood or stone around the edge of the fabric to keep the gravel or sand or mulch in place and then let fly with the material you picked.. then toss some flag stones out about a step apart and you have a nice. patio or walk way...
you can even put some of those little torches to add some island feeling to it...
2007-03-15 10:12:24 · answer #5 · answered by Larry M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your not looking to spend a lot of time on this project then I would advice you not to use brick or stone there is a lot of processing involved and time and energy. You have to lay some brick/stone, then grout it then lay more then wait for it to dry. You should use wooden planks or something less involved if you aren't willing to put a lot of time into it.
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2014-08-17 04:46:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The top of your bricks near the mulch might end up below the top of the mulch depending on how much slope there is , and water may tend to stay there longer if it has nowhere to drain . It can be done , yes.
2016-03-16 21:07:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wooden packaging pallets, they cost like 5 bucks each and in most cases you can get them free. I use them for a small patio for my garbage can area.
2007-03-15 06:58:35 · answer #9 · answered by Pro1982 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I learned a long time ago, proper prep = pretty project.
If you have no time to do this right then hire someone who will do it to last.
Did you install the deck on my house.....it looks like crap after 6 years
2007-03-15 07:49:29 · answer #10 · answered by Uncle Red 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋