Whether as a focal point in your landscape or to account for a lower level patio door that opens to a sloped lawn, building a sunken patio creates a finished spot for lounging or entertaining. Patio pavers, flagstone or bricks call for the same installation method, so choose materials that ...
A flagstone patio costs about $15 to $25 per square foot.On the other hand, the cost of a concrete patio is about $4 per square foot, rising to $26 per square foot, depending on preference. Concrete patios are durable, low-maintenance, and affordable....
A brick bench in your garden can be a great way to add seating while still keeping the aesthetic of the space. If you already have brick accents on your patio or in your yard, the brick will blend right in and look perfectly natural. The greatest thing a
Prime the flagstones with amasonry bonding primerfirst. Allow it to dry and then apply several coats of latex paint over the patio or floor to ensure full coverage. In general, painted flagstone may also require several coats of a polyurethane sealer to increase the durability of the surface...
Stepping stones, commonly used to create a path through your garden, can also be used to make a patio. This project requires two main decisions -- size and shape of the patio, and the type of stones. In addition, you also need to decide on the material to use to fill in the gaps ...
3. Cut Around the Stone Start with the first stone in the series. Put on gloves and safety goggles. Insert a sharp kitchen or garden knife into the turf next to the stone and trace around the stone, cutting or sawing through the turf as you go. Cut all the way around the stone. Yo...
Flagstone, patio pavers, bricks, decking. hardwood mulch and other materials can also be used. I use hardwood mulch on my regular garden paths. So, I also needed to put some edging in place to keep the pea gravel from running into the mulch. ...
'It is asking a lot of a stone or wood not to naturally turn green with algae in areas of low light,' she adds, so bear this in mind if you have a north facing garden or a narrow garden which are likely to have more shady areas, and think about the long term maintenance of surf...
Mix 1/2 cup of heavy-duty detergent with a gallon of water in a bucket. Put on a pair of rubber gloves and dip a scrub brush into the mixture. Scrub down the aluminum patio cover vigorously. Rinse clean with a garden hose. Allow it to dry. ...
Put away bikes and outdoor toys. Throw away rusty patio furniture. Take down the above ground pool. Discard dirty or broken decor, like water features and wind chimes. Cost: $0, unless you need to discard large items at the dump. Tackle overgrowth Prune shrubs and bushes, trim hedges, re...