Before -> After 6 months… every time it rained, dirt would move in from the sides and mix with the rocks and sand. How do I not mess this up the second time?
Before -> After 6 months… every time it rained, dirt would move in from the sides and mix with the rocks and sand. How do I not mess this up the second time?
Dig it all out, build a proper base, and pour concrete
party_benson
Stones should be higher than the dirt. 4″ of gravel as a base at least.
LongRoofFan
This looked pretty rough in the before. You need to dig out the dirt and put down paver base, then level with sand or stone dust, lay the stone, fill the gaps, and install some sort of edging.
Inside-Rip-7677
Steel or plastic edging would’ve saved your walk try again first pic looked good imo dont listen to the “pros” too expensive
BigMonayyyyyyy
You need edging to keep the dirt separate from the rock. Either metal / resin edging or use Timbers like 4×4 or 6×6 PT or landscape Timbers… and really need fabric on the bottom to keep the dirt separate from the rock as well…
State_Dear
FORGET VERBAL ADVICE,, it’s a complete waste of time.
head over to YouTube and search out videos on this. There are dozens and dozens,
You will find a visual instruction, step by step of what to do there. ,, not sure of something,, rewatch the video.
Pick out 3 or 4 and watch them all.. this will build up your base knowledge and every video will probably add a suggestion the other video missed
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Dig it all out, build a proper base, and pour concrete
Stones should be higher than the dirt. 4″ of gravel as a base at least.
This looked pretty rough in the before. You need to dig out the dirt and put down paver base, then level with sand or stone dust, lay the stone, fill the gaps, and install some sort of edging.
Steel or plastic edging would’ve saved your walk try again first pic looked good imo dont listen to the “pros” too expensive
You need edging to keep the dirt separate from the rock. Either metal / resin edging or use Timbers like 4×4 or 6×6 PT or landscape Timbers… and really need fabric on the bottom to keep the dirt separate from the rock as well…
FORGET VERBAL ADVICE,, it’s a complete waste of time.
head over to YouTube and search out videos on this. There are dozens and dozens,
You will find a visual instruction, step by step of what to do there. ,, not sure of something,, rewatch the video.
Pick out 3 or 4 and watch them all.. this will build up your base knowledge and every video will probably add a suggestion the other video missed
You got this 👍
Move where it doesn’t rain.
It matches the stairs now
Landscape fabric and edging