Bluestone Patio Construction (2014)
This photo series shows how to create a small patio area with good drainage. A technique for a surrounding Zen rock garden is also shown.
- Dig and square out the whole larger than needed.
- Level the footings using a line level.
- Assemble the frame (mine is 5in deep) onto the footings.
- Layer landscaping fabric on the bottom and add 3in drainage rocks
- Layer landscaping fabric and 1in of stone dust.
- Level stone dust, set bluestones, fill cracks with stone dust