laying stepping stones surrounded by gravel
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laying stepping stones surrounded by gravel
I want to lay stepping stones surrounded by gravel. The tutorials that I've seen lay the stepping stones on mortar mix. What is the purpose of the mortar? If I lay the stepping stones without mortar and surround with gravel, would that work?
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How proper are you going to do this project? Do you just want to set the stepping stones on the ground or are you prepared to excavate and install a proper base/foundation? The first is easier but the stones are more prone to move as they are just sitting in dirt. A compacted crushed stone base will provide a solid foundation for the stepping stones even after lots of rain but it's much more work.
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I plan on excavating anyway. The soil is higher than the surrounding concrete. But after excavating, I will compact the soil and use a weed fabric. Won't the compacted soil give it a solid foundation?
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