Jacob Fox
Absorbing rainwater into a lawn is a common objective for homeownersand a priority for many cities.
As a bonus,your mowerglides right over the top of the pavers.
Use an assortment of staggered shapes, go with a straight line, or create your own design.
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Sticking with square or rectangular pavers rather than circular ones makes the installation go faster.
A few days before you begin any digging project, call 811 or visitcall811.com.
A locator service will come and mark the position of underground utility lines in the work area.
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Wearingheavy gloves, place pavers on top of the turf according to the plan.
For our path, weallowed 4 inchesbetween all pavers.
Remove the paver and, using the spade,cut the turf awayin sections.
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Use the point of the trowel to make sharp corners and vertical sides.
Dig out soil to a depth equal to the thickness of the paver plus 2 inches.
Spread Paver Base
Spread a 2-inch layer of base for the paver walkwayover the soil.
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Place Pavers
Carefully drop the paver into place.
Add or remove paver base as needed.
Repeat until your paver walkway is complete.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No.
Yes, bedding sand makes for an excellent paver base.
Sand is easy to keep level and will also provide good drainage.
You should separate your pavers by at least 1/8 to 1/4 inch.
However, the exact spacing you choose ultimately depends on the look that you would like to achieve.
