It is possible to make beautiful garden path independently, the only inconvenience which you will face — heavy materials, however everything depends on the chosen stones. It is the best of all to use large stones of strong breeds, the more there will be their weight, the more stable and stronger the path will turn out.
Preliminary preparations
At first it is necessary to pick up the stones suitable for path construction. It is the best of all to use big stones of strong breeds 7-8 cm thick. Then it is necessary to designate route. Do not recommend to equip stone path under big trees, their roots will damage it over time, at the same time trees will not be able harmoniously to develop.
When you decide on how there will pass your garden path, it is necessary to think of its width. It is considered that it is better to choose width of path so that two persons could go on it nearby, without feeling discomfort. However the final decision depends on your preferences and opportunities, most often create paths 90-100 cm wide.
Marking
To measure direct path, it is necessary to take ball of threads, to rise where it has to come to an end and tie the end of thread to wooden peg. Then it is necessary to move from the end of expected path by its beginning. Having established peg where the garden path will begin, tie around it thread. The turned-out border can be designated by other pegs in addition. For marking of curved path it is better to use garden hoses, having fixed them by means of corners. Note the received line bright paint then let's it dry.
Main works
On all perimeter of path dig out hole of 12-14 cm in depth, stacking the turf and the earth in previously prepared cart. Try to make the basis the most equal, the soil can be humidified by means of garden hose, and then to stamp carefully. On all basis of path lay landscape fabric, it will help to solve problem of emergence of weeds. Fill up sand and stamp it, thickness of layer has to be about 5 cm. Stack stones on sand base to control their horizontal position, it is the best of all to use the carpenter's level. When all stones are laid, fill up with sand gaps and well stamp everything. Time which needs to be spent for construction of garden path depends on its length. As a rule, on each three meters one day leaves. Laying of stone path by means of sand is known as one of ways of "dry construction". Prepare that stones should be regulated within several years. If you are frightened by such prospect, instead of sand it is possible to use concrete, however it will be necessary to hurry with laying of materials until mix for filling has stiffened.