Gabby’s guide to laying a path

Stephen and I have laid 2 path’s together now and I am starting to get the hang of it but the ‘King Of Path’s’ is very particular and a perfectionist (which I am not) so I haven’t been that instrumental in the laying of it…

UNTIL NOW!
It was a Monday and Stephen had to go to work but I had a lovely day off and the sun was out (yes, he had his hat on- thank to Mark for explaining this!!) so it was my turn to build the final path… all by myself!
I think Stephen was slightly worried but he had no reason to… it’s a beauty!

My path, in the middle of my garden! (NB- before the soil brush)

Here is how I did it…

YOU WILL NEED : Spade to dig out the soil
                                  Bricks (of varying sizes)
                                  Sharp Sand
                                  Rubber Mallet
                                  Soil
                                  Heavy duty broom

Dig out the required width, length and depth… We had anti weed membrane under from the patio but you don’t need it for a path- unless you don’t want plants in your path.

Cover with sharp sand…

Get your dog/ partner/ mum to approve it! (optional)

Start laying… use the mallet to push them down and next to each other.

I find it’s best to stick to a pattern but it’s up to you.

Carry on till the end then admire…

Finally chuck loads of soil all over it and leave for a while…

Brush it over and over with the soil – making sure to fill any cracks.

Voila!!

Stephen likes it too! Wooh!

I also added borders beside the new patio and made myself a new flower bed…

Just filled this baby with new seeds and will doing a plant shop soon.

So the garden is getting there… we now have to:
1)Erect the retaining wall with the freecycle railway sleepers
2)Level the ground at the back
3)Cover the ground with slate chips (also free!)
4)Get the shed!!!
5)Build A Pergola (money and luck permitting!)
THEN WE ARE DONE!

We have a deadline of August so we can have a big garden party while it’s still summer and actually get to enjoy our outdoor space before the sun takes off his hat!

I can’t wait to do this: relax in the garden!

I’ll keep you posted!
Love and sweeping
Gab-brick
Xox