Garden Walkway Pavers

You can design the look of your paver walkway according to several factors, includingthe material and color of the pavers themselves to the type of sand you choose for the base. You can choose to design your own paver walkway, based upon what you know, or you can have a look at all of the different options available to you, and make a decision based upon this new information.

Brick Pavers

Bricks are the most common style of paver designs, and they are typically made of clay or similar brick-making material. Once these types of pavers are installed, you will need to do little maintenance, and there is often no need for a chemical sealant, which means that there is no annual re-application of the messy stuff. Brick pavers come in a range of colors, and it is common practice to choose two contrasting colors to produce patterns and designs in your walkway. You can also use brick pavers as an edging to your paver walkway, as they will prevent lawn and walkway from merging too much.

Stone Pavers

The other common design for pavers is to uses. You can use either small, cobble-types or large pieces of flagstone. The flagstone walkway can be laid out in an irregular fashion, rather like stepping stones, which allows you to plant small flowers or trailing plants around the edges. The irregular flagstone adds a natural look to your garden.

Sand

Sand is the most common method of keeping your pavers in place. The pavers are laid with a small gap between each piece, and then sand is poured in between them. The sand is compacted by using water to dampen the sand, allowing it to form a hard crust which grips your pavers tightly. Sand can wear away after a few years, and the pavers will need to be replaced, and new sand fitted over them.