How to build a flagstone patio.... by Sgt.
Step One: Survey the land with a trusted friend.
Step One: Survey the land with a trusted friend.
Step Two: Come up with a reliable game plan by mapping out your idea with wooden porch rails that your trusted friend gladly took apart for you!
Step Three: Remove sod and start digging.
Step Four: Purchase garden items such as plants and weed preventing fabric. Go to a local quarry and get some stones...don't forget to drive slowly while at the quarry...Unload your truck with a shovel...repeat this process..a lot of times!
Step Five: Start finding big stones around your property to build the retaining wall. Find and recycle flagstones from a local abandoned property, that you found while hiking....make 10 trips to move flagstones!
Step Six: Apply your gals vintage lawn furniture, sit back, enjoy, and impress your future wife!
Now that's how ya build a flagstone patio the Sgt way!
*Now you know why I'm keeping him!
What a beautiful patio. Sounds very labor intensive but the finished product is well worth it. Now where is the picture with you and Sgt. sitting on the loungers with an umbrella topped drink in your hands?
ReplyDeleteLove it !!!
ReplyDeleteThat looks GORGEOUS! Great work!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful property! Lush, heavy growth a perfect hideaway from the outside world. Perfect after a day in the classroom. Looks like the work of a couple of pros. Now enjoy.
ReplyDeleteTouchofevil!
Looks fantastic Mary! Your opening song is perfect for this blog entry! hehe I wish I could get motivated and something constructive with my house on the weekends. I'll keep admiring your projects and hope to be inspired one day.
ReplyDeleteLooks great! :)
ReplyDeleteI just hope I'll find a man as good as your Sgt one of these days. ;)
So beautiful! I DO unserstand why you`re keeping him :-)
ReplyDeleteWow that looks like really hard work but the end result it fabulous!
ReplyDeleteWhat a romantic place to sit and watch the stars at night. Great Job !
ReplyDeleteLooks awesome!!
ReplyDeleteSounds like it was a lot of work but the result is fab,the Sgt did a wonderful job!Have fun relaxing on your new patio:)
ReplyDeletethat looks great!
ReplyDeleteThe Sgt is a hard working man! Well done Sgt! I look forward to enjoying tropical drinks on the patio next summer but for now, the patio is closed for the season. On to the next project Sgt!
ReplyDeletePunk in writing...it took me forever...keep the faith!
MaryDeluxe
wait wait... 'closed'? No way Jose! I'm moving the old wood burning fire box out to a corner of the patio. I think that's called a 'Hillbilly Chimenaia'? Woo hoo! Warm apple cider on the patio with a fire!
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Exactly Sgt13, just because summer is over is no reason to forego enjoyment of the outside Shangri la. Light the tiki torches, plug in the outside lights, pop up the monster-sized umbrella, build a fire, and pour a ice cold George Hornsby Crisp Cider Ale! What a way to end the day!
ReplyDeleteTouchofevil!
well Im happy to say i have the mate to your green/beige striped lawn chair. Love it, and love Sgt's (YOUR) new patio.
ReplyDeleteThat looks great!
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