It might not be top of your priority list but drainage for a patio is very important. Learn how to install it with this guide from Simply Paving.
Hard elements, like slate and rocks, reduce the amount of grass and soil needed for your yard, which means less water all around.Installing a paver patio on your ownwill help you create those hard elements without breaking the bank. But what material is best for your walkway or patio? Con...
Pour your grass seed into your broadcast spreader. Check the bag for the indicated spreading amount and set your broadcast spreader to spread at this rate. Walk across your yard while pushing your broadcast spreader to spread the seeds on the soil. Walk in rows that are parallel to each othe...
If you are building the barbecue on a patio, you won’t need to worry about constructing an additional base. However, you do need to build on a stable and flat surface, so you may need to lay paving slabs or another type of flat surface on the ground. Remember that you will need to...
Lay out the step line and mark it on both sides with wood stakes and builder's twine, slightly larger than the planned final width. Put down a base of gravel, using boards across the step area to hold it in place until the stones are installed. ...
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Grass is fine as the footpath, but mowing it may be a nuisance, so you may eventually decide to move to bark chippings or similar. Lining the wood is fine. I wouldn't bother going right under the growing area though, just the wood sides. In this way it shouldn't trap soil ...
If you are constructing a patio, shed or a sidewalk, the process often starts with pouring a solid concrete base to provide sturdy support. Home owners can accomplish the task themselves by pouring the concrete directly on the ground in the installation
a closed system. If the pile is slimy or wet when turned, additional carbon-rich “brown” materials can be added. Water can be added to a dry pile. A slowly-decomposing pile of leaves can be invigorated by adding some grass clippings. There is always an opportunity to adjust the ...
What is the amount of fencing needed to surround the walkway? A homeowner hires a mason to lay a brick border around a rectangular patio that measures 8 ft \times 10 ft . If the total area of the patio and borde...