So you have been thinking that perhaps you would like to say goodbye to that hardly-there piece of grass outside the back door? You can envision a new flagstone or paver patio area that would look amazing. You envision making the area more useable for the family. Where do you start?
Selecting concrete pavers or flagstone for your patio.
There are many different materials that you can choose for a new patio. It really comes down to a few considerations: the design and colour of your house, the style you like and your budget. The 2 most common patio materials are pre-cast concrete paving stones and flagstone. Concrete pavers are very durable, come in all kinds of sizes, shapes and colours, providing homeowners with endless design options. Flagstones remind me of rock-like pancakes as they are flat, somewhat circular and with uneven edges. They come in standardized thicknesses between 1″ and 3″. Flagstones can be bought in many shapes, sizes and colours and can be worked together like a piece of art. Flagstones can be arranged to create a beautiful patio surface and the cracks can be planted with woolly thyme or other ground covers to add a softening, scented effect.
Tour neighbourhood gardens for good stone patio ideas.
A good suggestion is to walk around your neighbourhood and look at what other people have in their yards. Decide which style you prefer: the paver look or the flagstone look? Then go to a supplier of paving and flagstone materials or contact a local landscaper who installs patios. Your landscaper may be able to show you different colour and pattern samples in your own yard. This is a great way to see colours next to your house or garage.
Once you have chosen the colour and pattern of the paver of flagstone, you are ready to roll! At this point you are either going to hire someone to do the work for you or do the installation job yourself.
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