All these DIY projects are definitely a learning experience - particularly this one. Ian figured out the easiest way to do it after we'd already done over half the flagstone. He was tempted to rip up the first half and start over, but I think we'll see how this looks for the next month or so to see if we really want to redo any of it.
A few other things we learned during the 'experience'..... The particular rock we (i.e. I) picked out was extra thick which meant it cost more and was a huge pain to move around. We also dug out more dirt that we needed to and had to fill it back in. Poor Ian did all of the heavy lifting and rock placement since with my injured finger I couldn't do much else but fill in the cracks with granite.
Weekend 1: after digging out the area, we got the rock and crushed granite and began putting the puzzle together.
Weekend 2: actually leveling and filling in around the rocks.
Yesterday: finishing the last sections and packing down the granite.
Stay tuned for our next projects. I'll be working on turning the rest of our mud pit backyard into something a bit nicer and Ian is focusing on a fence that will provide us with a bit more privacy than the current chain length.
2 comments:
I LIKE IT
it's gorgeous! i understand the thick rocks were a bear to work with, but they will be more stable and less prone to cracking and rocking than the thinner flagstones we used in our yard. You should both be proud! -cjean
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