Stone Paving for Gardens and Yards

Are you looking to build a durable driveway, a relaxing patio or a glitzy walkway? paving stones can do a lot in making your yard look great. They are very versatile and can easily be turned into dramatic pieces or low-key yet durable pavers.

Take your pick – stone paving materials come in brick, flagstone, simple clay, granite and many others. From the many varied choices you are presented with, it is important that your choice of material blends well with you home and garden style and also provide durability and safety.

A walkway of bricks or stone in a flower garden gives a classic and elegant look to your front yard. If you want a more contemporary effect, you might want to use granite or ceramic tiles for a shinier finish. If your walkway is in for a lot of traffic, or if you stay a lot in your garden, it might be a good idea to pick those with even surfaces as they are gentler on the feet. If they are just for décor and look, you can try those natural stones that come with an uneven surface and jagged shapes for character.

The stone paving patterns can also add to the beauty and character of your driveway or patio. Depending on your paver of choice, there are a lot of patterns that can be created for your project. The most commonly used by home owners and establishments alike are:

• Stretcher Bond
• Herringbone
• Basket Weave
• Running Bond
• Circular Pattern
• Irregular Pattern
• Diamond Pattern
• Parquet
• Fan Pattern

Laying these patterns might require some degree of skill to get the right results. If you are planning on doing the paving yourself, be sure to carefully plan ahead to make sure that you do not mess up with your design and end up regretting it. The plan will also guide you on the amount and types of materials that you should use. Architectural digests are good resources to refer to when choosing a design and they abound. Some can even be downloaded for free through the internet.