Bluestone rounds for front garden path

[Jason]

This was my long weekend project - a rambling path from the front gate to the front door. We have a side driveway but it usually has cars parked in it, forcing you to walk on the grass to the front door. That's fine during summer, but in wet weather it's a little problematic. 

We really like the rustic look of these bluestone rounds. We've used them as pavers elsewhere around the house. 

Jason

[alyce]

Love this! 

We have the same issue with our driveway and looking at doing something very similar. 

Can I ask how you got them to sit in the ground? Have you concreted them in? 

[Jason]

Hi @alyce,

Thanks for your interest. 

I used rounds that are 30mm thick and as long as 800mm so they are big and heavy. I don't believe there's a need for concrete in this application but you do obviously need to work to get them level. I removed the turf and some dirt so we can easily mow over the top of them, then added paving sand to ensure a stable base.

You might also be interested in this project by @Kate23 - Bluestone rounds to replace lawn. Kate mentions that she did concrete hers in. I certainly would if I was using smaller pavers otherwise they would move. 

Jason

[alyce]

Makes sense! If they are that heavy they won’t move especially if only for visitors and not heavy traffic. Thanks for getting back to me, really helpful!

[Jason]

Just took an updated shot of how the pavers look nearly four years on...

Every now and then we trim the grass back as it has a tendency to grow over the pavers too much. 

Jason