One of the most straightforward exterior projects is cobblestone edging New York. If done right, it can be a very attractive addition to your yard. If done, without good design sense, it can sometimes look a bit unprofessional if not trashy. At Arealadvantageconstruction.com, we can help you with this project or you can work on it yourself with a little preparation and the right equipment.
In either case, you will need a landscape plan. The plan should show the dimensions of your garden and the proposed structures. Cobblestone can be used as edging for flower gardens, grass areas, walks and patios, driveways and more. The landscape will help you to calculate the quantities of material you need. In addition to the size and type of cobblestone you select for this project, you will also need to measure the amount of stone dust needed for the base.
You need to calculate the quantity of cobblestone needed by measuring the length of the area to be edged and dividing by the length of the individual cobble. In addition, you need to calculate the material quantities needed for your base, which will most likely be stone dust. Approximately one ton of processed gravel or stone dust will be needed for every 100 linear feet of edging installed.
When you have ordered or picked up your materials, you are ready to begin excavation. Set up a string line along stakes to establish your cobblestone Edge Queens. Then, remove enough soil to place 2" of gravel or stone dust, plus one third of the cobble below grade. Position the cobbles on the base, close together. A rubber mallet helps to move things back an forth for positioning of the cobblestones Brooklyn. You can either fill your cobbles with stone dust, or mortar them together. Top it off with gravel or loam for plantings.
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