Pavestone for Landscaping: Creating Walkways
and Pathways
Whether it’s a narrow pedestrian pathway, a stylish faux-historic cart-path or roadway, or a public space, pavestone can provide smooth, even surfaces that will stand the test of time.  The relatively new availability of manufactured pavestone designs allows builders to pave areas easily. Pavestone fills a particular role in landscaping stone projects, around homes, apartments, or in public areas around commercial properties, where planners use it to achieve a clean, modern look.
Pavestone: Designed to Fit
The appeal of pavestone is in its design: manufactured pieces fit together without a need for conventional mortar, difficult stone sizing, or excessive cutting and fitting. The uniform pieces can be laid out and installed with just a little loose sand for fitting the small spaces in between. This makes pavestone a favorite for small do-it-yourself projects. For larger, more heavily used projects, a pavestone contractor can bring the proper tools to the job and install pavestone quickly and efficiently.
All Kinds of Pavestone Designs
The variety of pavestone available means planners can lay out their walkways and pathways in many different ways. Rectangular stones can be laid in a V shape, which is a popular and  simple design. Other kinds of polygon pavestones can be fitted into a “weave” or “tessellated” system to create a different look.
A Base for Pavestone Projects
Although pavestone paths do not need mortar, they often do require some kind of base. Concrete, sand and gravel mixes are used for many pavestone projects, according to the type of soil the pathway or walkway is set in. Take a look at the proposed setting and evaluate it: is the soil wet and soft? Dusty and transient? Pavestone professionals can help you determine what kind of base to use for your project. They can also provide tools often used for installation like cutters and edgers or “platform machines” that will tamp down the pavestones into the base for a more solid installation.
Browse pavestone photo gallery from EnhanceScape to see how the stones fit together and how edging is achieved, and also how the project is matched to its environment.
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