Laying a patio

Laying a brick paver patio in your backyard is a low maintenance and beautiful way to create an al fresco entertaining space you’ll be able to enjoy for decades to come. In fact, when installed properly, paver patios have even been known to last nearly a century, and the weathered patina the bricks develop over time will only help them improve with age.

I’ve been meaning to write this post for a while, but with so much to write about, where do I start? Laying a patio looks easy right? I mean it’s essentially just laying slabs as level …

This article will teach you how to lay a basic garden patio in a few easy steps. Although it can be hard physical work, there is no reason why you can't do it!

If you've followed me for a while, you'll know I've never had much desire for gravel in the garden. Don't get me wrong - I don't hate gravel and there's certainly a time and place for it, but after having an entire yard full of gravel in the old house (full garden tour here), I

Learn how to install a paver patio for the backyard of your dreams. Get professional results with these tried and true tips.

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How to lay a patio or paving slabs using an earth rammer Shop for Earth Rammers Step 1 – Mark out Mark out the dimensions of the patio with wooden pegs and string. Step 2 – Dig out area Dig out the area, going about 15cm (6″) down. Step 3 – Mark with wooden stakes Drive […]

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In this project you will learn how to lay a patio including how to lay slabs the correct way to ensure that the patio drains away correctly

Finally the time has come to write a review of the Kandla Grey Indian sandstone paving slabs! To be honest, I thought I’d have completed a garden project long before now where these natural s…