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Carol's Garden
Next Project: The
Pathway Along the
Expanded Border Bed |
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The decision concerning
the type of pathway was
simplified when my
husband "found a really
good deal" on two
pallets of bricks. Never
mind that
neither of us is a skilled
bricklayer, we were
ready to charge ahead.
The first step was to
remove the shredded
leaves and mulch that
had covered the
path for about ten
months. It was wonderful
compost to use in other
beds in the landscape. |
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Then the real work
began. The surface
was leveled again and permeable
weed barrier was put
down with 4-inches of crushed granite
on top.
The granite
was tamped
firmly to serve as the base for
the bricks. |
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Laying the bricks was
much like working a
jigsaw puzzle — just a
little more strenuous!
The bricks were laid
free-hand and were set
with half an inch, more
or less, between each. Random larger spaces
along the edges resulted
from the edging at both
sides being put in place
first. When the crushed
granite was spread over
the bricks to fill all
the spaces, the larger
spaces looked quite
natural. The final step
was to sweep the excess
granite and hose the
pathway. When the
granite dried, it was
set almost as firmly as
concrete. Now we can
admire our
(not-so-professional)
handiwork that allows us
to view the new expanded
bed as we stroll or push
the wheelbarrow or lug
the bags of compost
past. |
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And hardly one month
later it looks like this
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Photos by C Brinkman |
