How to Lay Cobblestones
Cobblestones are large pebbles made of flint that can make a garden or yard look absolutely charming. Here's how to lay them. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Cobblestones
- Dry Concrete Mix
- Gravel
- Garden Hoses
- Garden Trowels
- Lawn Rollers
- Sand
- 2-by-4 Boards
Instructions
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Set down a layer of gravel and cover it with 2 inches of dry concrete mix. Level the area.
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Press each stone into the dry concrete. For best results, put the stones very close together.
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Use a 2-by-4 board to tamp the stones down so they're level.
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Spray the area lightly with a hose ' don't soak it. The water will cause the concrete to harden and hold the cobblestones in place.
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Alternatively, set the cobblestones in sand or soil. Flatten the soil or a 3-inch layer of sand with a garden roller. Use a hand trowel to dig an indentation for each stone; set the stones in the holes and tamp them down with a 2-by-4 board.
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Tips & Warnings
Use the sand or soil method in gardens, where plants can grow between the stones.
Be sure that the stones are level to prevent someone from tripping on them.
