Stepping stones made of Belgian blue stone create a subtle path through the lawn, without completely paving it over. You place them at a natural walking distance, level with the ground, so the lawn mower can pass over them effortlessly. The stones come from our own quarry and complement a patio or edging stones made of the same stone.
A fully paved path isn't always necessary or desirable. Stepping stones keep the garden green, allow rainwater to seep into the ground, and still lead you from the patio to the shed, the vegetable garden, or the pool with dry feet. Check out the stepping stones made of blue stone or the larger garden collection.
| Step | What do you do? |
|---|---|
| 1. Turn off | Walk along the path and mark where your feet land: that's your natural stride length |
| 2. Sticking out | Cut the grass to the shape of the stone, slightly deeper than the thickness of the stone |
| 3. Foundation | Provide a stable, leveled sand bed |
| 4. Laying | Place the stone level with or just below ground level so that the mower can pass over it |
| 5. Refill | Fill in the gaps around the edges and make sure nothing is loose |
Blue stone requires little maintenance outdoors. Brush the stones clean every now and then and pick up green deposits and moss in shaded areas. This keeps the steps grippy and looking good.
Walk along the path as you would on a daily basis and mark where your feet land: that’s your natural stride length. Clear the grass, create a stable bed of sand, and place the stone level with or just below ground level so that the lawn mower can pass over it.
Belgian blue stone is solid and durable and has been used outdoors for generations. The stepping stones come from our own quarry.
A rougher surface provides better traction. Keep the stones free of green deposits; you can read how to remove them in the step-by-step guide on green deposits and moss.
Brush them clean regularly and remove green deposits in the shaded areas. That's usually all it takes.
Absolutely. Stepping stones across the lawn and edging stones along the path or flower bed, all made of the same blue bluestone, give the garden a serene, cohesive look.
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