Holiday Decor. Christmas Trees. Holiday Lighting. Gift Cards. Design Dilemma. Has anyone put pavers in grass like this?? I am completely resodding my lawn and putting in pavers like this picture.
Has anyone done this and have learning lessons to share? I am planning on laying out the pavers, excavating a few inches of dirt and then temping down the dirt under and put some small gravel under pavers Then set pavers and add grass seed over.
Email Save Comment Featured Answer. Ellsworth Design Build 5 years ago. Yes, edging nightmare. That said install the sand base, compress it, lay your stones, then cut and lay your sod between.
Otherwise you will never get them flat. Like 2 Save. Sort by: Oldest. Newest Oldest. Kivi 5 years ago. Have done this many times in landscapes. Cut out the entire width and length of the path do not cut out a section where each stone sits. Remove enough soil to allow for at least a couple inches of sand not gravel. Set up a string line to keep your walkway flat. Pack the entire sand walkway, then lay your pavers? Set each paver firmly with repeated hits from a rubber mallet? Once laid, remove some sand between the pavers and replace it with soil and then sod.
Like 1 Save. Related Discussions We want to put steel siding on our home and wondered if anyone has done this? Not quite sure what you mean by "showing white at the corners" Most quality siding has trim pieces for the corners It is also harsh, unforgiving and other than looking sleek and fantastic in pictures, we vote NO.
Keep the slate in the garden and on the floor! In my town there is a really interesting vintage lighting store. For patios, a solid surface may be preferable.
Grass block pavers are better for parking vehicles than for party guests. Regular pavers spaced so that regular grass grows between them in thin strips are a better choice for patios. Whether using plastic or concrete, you going to make five layers. The best way to grow the grass is to sprinkle seeds into the cells.
If you want instant gratification, sod it. Cut squares to fit the cells and lay them in. Other good grasses that can stand up to two tons of steel driving on them are zoysia, Bermuda, St. Augustine, and ornamental sedge. Another option if you live in an arid climate or loathe cutting grass: Fill the cells with gravel. Search for:. Pros and Cons Above: Grass block pavers on a Bay area ribbon driveway, succulents and herbs included.
Photograph by Marion Brenner. Pros Grass block pavers reduce stormwater runoff, one of the biggest sources of water pollution. Stormwater runoff is caused when rain washes over asphalt or concrete, picks up oil and other road pollutants, and washes the whole toxic soup into rivers, bays, and streams. And because they absorb water, grass block pavers slow down the water that races over pavement in a rainstorm, preventing erosion.
Grass block pavers recharge groundwater. Those spots of grass allow rain to seep into the ground, putting it back into aquifers, very important in arid climates where water supply is tight.
The grass and soil in your grow-through pavers will filter out the pollutants, so the water that returns to the earth is clean. Porous pavers keep the air around your driveway cooler, thanks to the magic of transpiration from that grass.
An asphalt drive absorbs heat and gets hotter than Phoenix in July. You can congratulate yourself on being an earth-friendly person. As a guide, a patio 3 x 3m can create a comfortable dining space for four; to fit a rectangular table for six might require a patio 3 x 3. You can also work from the size of your table, adding 2m to the width and length of the table to calculate the space needed.
Add around 1m of clearance around living room-style seating or loungers, too, so everyone can move around freely on the patio. The area at the back of the house is convenient for a patio, making it easy to carry all you need outside. However, it might not be the best location — or you might want more than one patio. Consider conditions at different times of the day: a patio positioned to catch the morning sun will make breakfast outside a great prospect, while one that faces west will enjoy evening sun.
Bear in mind that you can stay out of view with screens or pergolas, though, if the choice of location is limited. The array of patio paving on offer is vast. You can pick from paving slabs made from concrete, which come in a range of colours and finishes, including those that make them resemble natural stone; exterior porcelain; or natural stones themselves.
Bear in mind that these vary in thickness, which makes a patio more challenging to lay. They are also heavier to work with. The material and finish of paving should complement the look of your garden. Porcelain or smooth paving are ideal for more contemporary spaces, while cobble-style paving slabs would work in a more traditional space.
You might also think about how the paving slabs work with your house. Red-toned paving can sit well with red-brick homes, while pale and greyer slabs might suit a house with a light-coloured render.
In addition to the paving slabs for your patio, you will need a range of tools plus other materials:. Use graph paper to draw a scale plan before you begin. Allow 10mm between them for the mortar joints. The scale plan will help you consider any steps or retaining walls. If the patio is above the lawn, there will be edges to trim. Bear in mind that if the patio is going to be next to the house, the finished surface must be at least mm below the damp-proof course.
You can usually see its thick line of mortar two or three brick courses up the wall. A patio should not block any airbricks in the walls of your house. A patio cannot be laid straight on to soft ground, and paving slabs need support from a sub-base. Add 5 to 10cm to the edge measurements of the finished patio so the sub-base is slightly larger than the finished patio will be. Work out the fall for the patio. For smooth paving slabs, use 1 in 60, or 16mm of fall per metre.
For textured slabs, use 1 in 80, which is Now multiply the length of the sloping side in metres by either 16mm or The answer is the difference in height in mm between the highest and lowest point of the patio.
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