Laying a patio

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 […]

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!

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.

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

How to Build a Patio: a DIY Stone Paver Patio Tutorial: Learn how to build your own patio using stone pavers! Here's a full step-by-step photo tutorial, as well as a fun time-lapse video of the whole process (available on my blog).

Find out how to lay garden paving, in Monty Don's video, with tips on laying slabs on sand and cement.

Learn how to build a DIY paver patio out of brick or concrete for a low-maintenance outdoor space that can hold its own against the elements.

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

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