Tennis courts are made from a variety of surfaces, including clay, crushed stone, grass, carpet, synthetic surfaces and what is known as a hard surface. Hard courts are by far the most common type in the United States, according to the American Sports Builders Association, due to their affordability and durability. Made from layers of [...]
Many people prefer mortared patios because they have a formal look and provide total weed control. When building a mortared patio you will need to build a slab foundation or you can use an existing concrete surface as a foundation if it is clean, intact and at least 3 inches thick. Choose and Dry Fit [...]
A dry-laid flagstone walk is set on a gravel and sand base. Properly installed, it will last more than a lifetime with little maintenance. Though the following instructions are for working with flagstone, you can follow the same steps to install brick, Belgian block or concrete pavers for a walk. Walk Design Begin by determining [...]
In Part I of our Definitive Guide to Paths and Walkways series, we discussed the various functions of paths and walkways, their design, slope and drainage. In Part II we will take a look at the various kinds of paths and walkways, the materials that make them up and the process of building them. So [...]
Although paths and walkways direct foot traffic and provide access into and through the landscape, they can fulfill several other landscaping functions. Walkways can divide up large areas, providing more vantage points for viewing gardens. Within a garden, a well-designed path can draw you toward a particular destination. When you use the same material for [...]
