I want to lay a flagstone patio. Currently I have about a 2" gravel patch, what do you recommend?

Answer 1

The "fabric" can be many things, or layers. She is right. Pick up the gravel. Start with what's under there.

What is under there? Is the area flat? Where does water stand or run off? Is it natural dirt or fill? How well does it drain?

If you don't know, pour a bucket water it on and see what happens.

If you have no experience and want to DIY, get a couple of videos. Find the BBC Ground Force guys. They explain it very well.

If you have the budget, hire a contractor. Find one who is friendly and will let you help.

Answer 2

I suggest whatever method you use (there are several) you remove the gravel first, then place a good quality landscape fabric down, replace the gravel and the flagstones.

This way you will not get the weed growth between the flagstones and not need to use herbicides.

Check hour BHG (better homes and gardens) or landscape path +about.

Good luck.

Answer 3

The 2 inches might be enough but the gravel might be a problem. Lowes has a base (crushed stone) for laying pavers and flagstone.

Please do not use landscape fabric it's not sturdy enough. Use geotextile underlayment.
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