Laying a Bluestone Path
I got a question yesterday about how to properly lay the stone for a bluestone path like you see here.
The question was about what to put under the stones. Do you just cut out the sod, or lay some gravel. Here is the response:
To start lay your stone out in the pattern you want. Then cut out the sod for the individual stone, it helps the grass survive between the stones if you don't disturb it. You can cut the between grass as well, much quicker if you do. But save the sod and re-plant it. Dig out about four inches of dirt, lay in process, which is gravel stone dust mix. Tamp or pack the process, use some water as it helps pack the process tighter. You want the final level of your stone to be just above 1/4 or so from where the grass starts growing. Place a thin layer of straight stone dust over packed process, lay stones on top and hammer with a rubber mallet to desired height. Water grass every day for a week or two to ensure that it takes. Remember the smaller the joint the less chance the grass has to survive.
Hope this helps others out there, and of course call me if you need any support.
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