Paver Stone Landscaping Ideas
- Stone pavers come in a myriad of styles, materials and colors; some interlocking, some single pieces.pavers image by Pix by Marti from Fotolia.com
Paver stones are a versatile landscaping material. Available in asphalt, concrete, stone, granite, sandstone, lime and bluestone, to name a few, paver stones are durable, attractive and easy to use and work with. Use of pavers can include almost anything brick is used for, providing a rustic, yet expensive look. - Pavers can be used to create patterns and designs in your patio.wavy brick walkway image by PaulPaladin from Fotolia.com
The most common use of pavers is as patio or walkway material. They can be dry set in sand and arranged in various patterns, such as circular, herringbone and basket weave, to name a few. Pavers can be used as patio and walkway edging, set horizontally or vertically. Choose a color that contrasts with the patio and adds texture and interest. - Rather than having a blacktop asphalt or concrete driveway, construct your driveway out of pavers. There are many interlocking varieties that a do-it-yourself homeowner can create, saving thousands of dollars. These driveways can be sealed, making oil or gas leaks easy to clean up. Another consideration is the use of pavers as a driveway apron, creating an accent to the drive with texture and color.
- Whether you are creating a simple step up or down from a patio or walk, or a full set of stairs, pavers add an aesthetic, rustic look. Rough cut pavers provide architectural interest in the place of a common red brick or concrete step. Alternate stone color for steps and risers for added contrast.
- Pavers as lawn and garden edging are a crisp, neat definition.Garden image by Gon?¡ìalo Carreira from Fotolia.com
Set pavers into the soil, on edge horizontally or flat face down, to separate your lawn from your mulched beds. They provide an interesting material to define the edge of your lawn. Place them as edging around the base of trees, around the mailbox, anywhere you have mulching meeting lawn material. Create tree wells using paver bricks for function and beauty. - For a unique look to a garden area or a driveway, install grass pavers, which are grid-like pieces with grass or turf growing between the grids. These pavers are functional, allowing water run-off, while carrying the green theme of grass through your drive or walkway.
- Pavers can be used to create interesting walls around your property. Small, sloping entrance walls to a front walkway or drive make an interesting focal point. Create a 2-foot border wall around your patio area. The low wall adds interest and can also function as casual seating. Use pavers to build planters into areas of the wall for low shrubs, flowers or herbs.
- Create a cozy fireplace or firepit area with pavers on your patio.Flame of a fire and fire wood in fireplace image by Aliaksandr Zabudzko from Fotolia.com
Families enjoy evening gatherings around a fire on summer nights. Create a circular or square, raised fire pit on your patio using pavers; or select a corner of your patio and create a full paver wall, hearth and fireplace on your patio. Bench seating around your pit or fireplace can be built with pavers as well.
Outdoor kitchens are popular patio additions. Face your outdoor counters and countertops with pavers. You can also design outdoor islands for grill surrounds, seating and food or beverage prep areas.
