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Posted: Mar/28/2006 12:48 AM PST
After spending over an hour trying to put together a 4 X 7 foot stepping stone path at the rock yard, I have reached the conclusion that there's an art to it that we don't have! What's the secret to those nice paths you see in magazines? We've always liked this photo of a mixed rock path, but we couldn't even come close with the rocks and flagstones we fooled around with today. Help! Attachments:  |
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Posted: Mar/28/2006 1:29 AM PST
Fly me out there, I'll whip it up for you. We've done a few paths like that over the years, hubby and I. It's just like doing a puzzle in a way.... |
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Posted: Mar/28/2006 1:37 AM PST
It felt more like a 1000 piece puzzle with a few pieces missing! We couldn't find pieces that worked well together. I don't care for the white flagstone or anything too shiny from the mica. The stone we liked didn't have enough large pieces. I thought we needed about 3 large stones. |
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Posted: Mar/28/2006 1:42 AM PST
Try another rock yard. You have to have the right big pieces, then fill in with smaller ones. It is a process....! The first path we did was done and re-done many times lol. |
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Posted: Mar/28/2006 1:44 AM PST
I suggested that! Thanks for mentioning it! |
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Posted: Mar/28/2006 9:54 AM PST
Ummm I think that's a fair statement. I wouldn't try to lay it out on paper. More likely I would find and buy the large stones then lay those out. After they were situated I would go again (I know 2 trips is a pain) and get smaller stones to fill it in. Since it's not something that totally connectes you wouldn't need them to be exact fits. Will you be planting along side it like the photo as well? It does look really nice. I knew a lady in AR years ago that built them and lined them with hostas. It sure was lovely. Of course she lined everything she had with hostas. The patio was really lovely except you had to step over them to get off of it and I worried I would step on one. |
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Posted: Mar/28/2006 12:22 PM PST
If you want to make your own stones you can get a do-it-yourself walk maker from Quikrete. They have a country stone pattern mould. |
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Posted: Mar/28/2006 12:37 PM PST
If that's your path way, it's beautiful. I have one along my garden.. Not as nice as that one.. I redid mine and got help from some of the members.. I have tiny stones as footing and then the larger ones for stepping... After seeing yours, I want more larger ones... I like that very much.... |
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Posted: Mar/28/2006 1:52 PM PST
Quote: Originally posted by sashweezy If you want to make your own stones you can get a do-it-yourself walk maker from Quikrete. They have a country stone pattern mould.I'm looking to attempt a pathway thingamabob this year too. Has anyone tried those molds? Any hints or tips? If you had it to do again would you use the molds or real stone? Dora/Garden Goddess |
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Posted: Mar/28/2006 2:11 PM PST
Depends on what look you want & whats the easiest way to go for U..... I like the natural look, so I like the real stones. Also less costly if you can go rock hunting. I got a lot around my area, but still had to go looking.. Flat ones R not easy to come by.. I do also like the look of molds used, bricks and so on.. |
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