Q&A: What is a good base for landscaping stones?
Thursday, February 2nd, 2012 at
11:46 am
Question by lil_sweetnothings7806: What is a good base for landscaping stones?
We are wanting to lay landscaping stones in a 10'x12' area for a gazebo. What is the best thing to use for a good base before laying the stones. We were thinking of using either driveway stone or sand. What would be the best thing for keeping them from sinking over time?
The stones are 2 1/2 inches thick and 11 1/2 inch square.
Best answer:
Answer by TOOL GUY
3/4 inch or smaller stone
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Sand would work fine but no matter what you use you need to put landscape cloth down first. It keeps weeds from growing and still lets water through. It will also keep the sand from mixing with the dirt underneath. You might put a second layer between the sand and rocks to keep them from sinking into the sand. Good luck.