Things You'll Need:
- Crushed Rocks
- Gravel
- Gravel
- Garden Rakes
- Paving Stones
- Sand
- Shovels
- 2-by-4 Boards
- Levels
- Mallets
- Shovels
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Step 1
Remove turf and topsoil to a depth of the stone plus 1 1/2 inches.
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Step 2
Build a retaining border to keep the gravel from migrating into flowerbeds or your lawn. It can be made of weather-treated wood, brick, or plastic edging.
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Step 3
Lay a shallow layer (about an inch) of sand. Spread it with a rake.
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Step 4
Level the sand with a 2-by-4 by dragging the board's edge across the sand and frequently tamping it down.
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Step 5
Arrange the stones in a suitable pattern, keeping the smaller ones toward the center and the larger ones at the perimeter.
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Step 6
Tap each stone as you go with a mallet buffered by a block of wood. You want to make sure each stone is set evenly and isn't going to wobble.
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Step 7
Use a 2-by-4 board and a carpenter's level as you go, making sure the stones are level.
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Step 8
Pour gravel in small piles along the drive or walkway and sweep it between the stones with a garage broom.
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Step 9
Sweep sand (matching the color of the gravel) over the top of the surface and water thoroughly.











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