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A gently curving crazy paving path is a practical and enchanting way to connect sections of your garden and create a fun yet functional feature outside your home. Choose a flexible edging to border your path that can be set out to suit your desired shape, then install the stepping-stones or slabs in a straightforward process.
Once your D.I.Y. crazy pave project is complete, you’ll have a stunning path that naturally drains water, keeping your plants healthy and your feet dry.
Safety tip: Always wear the appropriate safety equipment (mask, gloves and protective footwear for example) and always follow the instructions for the product or equipment.
Mark out the edges of your crazy paving path with a shovel, then measure both sides to determine the lengths of garden edging. Multiply the length of the path by its width to work out the square-metre area to be covered by pavers and all other materials.
Use a hoe to break the ground’s surface and move dirt and debris into a wheelbarrow with a shifting shovel, keeping it to use as backfill. On a length of 70mm treated pine cut to the width of the path, mark up 30mm to use as a guide to create a flat, smooth base with 30mm-deep edges.
Position lengths of garden edging end-to-end and join them by bending the interlocking tabs with a screwdriver. Run the edging along the outside of the path, on the raised sides, with the tabs facing out, tapping 7mm pegs through the holes with a rubber mallet. Cover the pegs and tabs with backfill to help hold the edging in place.
Position bags of landscaping sand on the path. Cut the bases open with a utility knife and pour it out, using a soil spreader to create an even surface. Using the back of a hoe, firm down the sand, which will hold the stepping-stones in place while allowing for drainage.
Position the paving slabs, matching the shapes and depths with even gaps of about 150mm between them to allow for the plant root balls. Lay the stones, then tap the pavers lightly with a rubber mallet to bed them into the sand. Use a level to check that the heights are even; this will avoid a trip hazard.
Now it’s time to gather your plants. When choosing plants for between and around pavers, avoid those with sappy leaves, such as succulents, which could be slippery if crushed. Fragrant herbs (such as thyme and rosemary) planted between the stones release a delicious scent when you walk on your crazy paving path.
Use a scoop to add a layer of potting mix between the stones to the same height, digging holes to position the plants. Hose the path with a light mist to set the sand and water in the plants.
Tip: Until the plants are established, check around the paving stones after heavy rain to add sand and potting mix into any gaps.
*Timbers and sand vary by state and territory; contact your local store for further information.
Asbestos, lead-based paints and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber are health hazards you need to look out for when renovating older homes. These substances can easily be disturbed when renovating and exposure to them can cause a range of life-threatening diseases and conditions including cancer. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer or visit our Health & Safety page.
When following our advice in our D.I.Y. videos, make sure you use all equipment, including PPE, safely by following the manufacturer’s instructions. Check that the equipment is suitable for the task and that PPE fits properly. If you are unsure, hire an expert to do the job or talk to a Bunnings Team Member.
