uma_west76•7mo ago

My stone path sank after one rainy season, check your base first

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calebb577mo ago

Did you think the dirt would just hold it forever?

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evanallen7mo ago

Ugh, that's the worst! So many people just throw the stones right on dirt. You gotta dig down at least four inches and put in a solid gravel base. Compact it really well with a tamper, then add your sand leveling layer. If the ground can move, the stones will definitely sink. Skipping the gravel is just asking for a wobbly mess next spring.

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kelly.robin6mo ago

But come on, is it REALLY that big of a deal? People have been putting down stepping stones forever without all that extra work. My uncle just dropped his on the lawn like ten years ago and they're fine, a little wobbly maybe but who cares? It's just a path. Feels like overkill for some rocks in the yard.

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