How to plant out your pavers in your backyard
Gather your supplies
- Organic matter
- Selection of plants
- Mulch
You’ll also need
- Pickaxe
- Spade
- Tape measure
- Marker
- Shovel
Step 1
Dig up turf and turn soil with pickaxe. Dig in organic matter.
Step 2
Measure and mark out area of paving to be lifted.
Step 3
Lift pavers within marked area – you may have to sacrifice the first couple of pavers.
Step 4
Remove sand and road base underneath the pavers with shovel.
Step 5
Turn over soil and dig in organic matter.
Step 6
Arrange plants until you’re happy with the display.
Step 7
Dig holes as deep as the pots, and twice as wide. Pour water in holes and, when water is drained, put in plants and press soil gently around plants.
Step 8
Water soil and mulch.
The outcome
Foxgloves take you back to childhood fairytales, with their cascading bell-shaped flowers looking like bobbing elves’ hats. Add to the movement, as here, with fine-leafed ornamental grass lomandra.
Take advantage of the paving pattern to extend a handful of bricks into the garden beds – it creates a naturalistic informality to fit in with your relaxed entertainment area.
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