How to Install Paver Rocks

Create a natural pathway in your outdoor space with paver rocks. Paver rocks come in a wide variety of styles and colors. You can select the style and color to achieve the overall appearance of the pathway so it complements your space. Laying out the path and preparing the base for the paver rocks is an important part of the process. Take your time with these steps and you will be able to install the rocks with ease.

Landscaping spray paint
Shovel
Pea stone
Bow rake
Paving rocks
Level
Mallet

Instructions

- 1
  Spray paint the outside edges of the pathway you would like to create, using landscaping spray paint. You can create a uniform path or a meandering path that imitates a natural footpath.
- 2
  Shovel out the pathway between the painted lines to a depth of 4 inches. This will create a foundation for the paver rocks.
- 3
  Fill the dug out pathway foundation with pea stone. Smooth out the surface of the pea stone with a bow rake.
- 4
  Lay out the paver rocks onto the pea stone. Press them into the pea stone once you have the desired layout along the pathway.
- 5
  Set a level across each rock and tap it with a mallet until the rock is seated into the gravel and is level. Continue with this process until each paver rock is level along the pathway.

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