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Tag Archives: pavers
251/366: easy weeding
I love it when a project is completed and the purpose for its completion is fulfilled. Such is the case of the area of garden where I put pavers and pebbles to permanently cut down on weeds. It’s funny though; … Continue reading
162/366: a fitting finish
With the fabulous new pergola built, more pattern-paved concrete was the next step. The sleeper retained beds were extended by adding a row of curved bluestones to create a pleasing and lasting effect. It’s always a good idea to make … Continue reading
161/366: fab new pergola
My trips down Memory Lane are becoming a little more frequent lately. In Winter I spend less time in the garden, so it is fitting to remember past achievements. Loving the pattern-paved concrete in the driveway, we decided to create … Continue reading
160/366: two-fold task
Many of the projects in my garden involve at least two stages. This is due partly to the fact that I like to recycle, so sometimes one idea has to wait until another is ready to come to fruition. Then … Continue reading
159/366: pay the professionals
Although I am a firm believer in the DIY stakes (Do It Yourself for the uninitiated), there are times when it is a sage choice to employ the professionals. Take for example, the laundry or “dead” side of the house. … Continue reading
130/366: mission accomplished
Further to 96/366: planning a project, I am pleased to announce that it was a successful mission. A few sessions were required to complete the task, as I had to dig out where the pavers would go, try to make … Continue reading
101/366: two stage task
I had a lesson in concreting from my husband a couple of weeks ago. To extend the paved area one extra run of pavers near the washing line, it necessitated laying them on a bed of ready mix concrete. Somehow … Continue reading
96/366: planning a project
Rather than rushing headlong into a project, it is generally a good idea to have the seed of an idea, let it germinate and grow and evolve into something workable. In this case I am going to use some new … Continue reading
