How to Grow Grass Between Pavers
Excavate the area where the pavers will be installed., Fill the excavated area with gravel., Lay the pavers into place., Backfill the remaining space with topsoil., Spread grass seed over the topsoil., Water the grass until it is established.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Excavate the area where the pavers will be installed.
Use a spade to dig a hole underneath where the pavers will lie.
This hole should be about 5 inches (12 cm) deep, but can be shallower.
Place the excavated soil aside in a convenient location.
If your topsoil layer is shallower than the hole you dug, keep the excavated topsoil and subsoil separate.
You will need the topsoil later for backfilling. -
Step 2: Fill the excavated area with gravel.
Use a shovel to apply a layer of gravel into the excavated hole.
The gravel layer should ideally be about 4 inches (10 cm) deep, but will be still be effective at only an inch or so of depth.
Smooth the gravel with your shovel after applying it.
The gravel dramatically improves drainage underneath the pavers.
This will keep them from becoming flooded or being pushed up by the saturated soil underneath.
It will also prevent the growth of unwanted plants.
If you want your pavers to sit flush with the surrounding ground, don't fill the hole all the way up with gravel.
Leave enough space for the pavers to rest on top. , Seat the pavers onto the gravel base in their desired locations.
You can tap the pavers down firmly using a rubber mallet.
Alternatively, you can add a shallow layer of sand on top of the gravel into which to seat the pavers. , After the pavers are positioned correctly, use topsoil to fill in the remaining space between them.
The topsoil excavated at the beginning of the process will be more than enough to fill in the gaps. , You can scatter the grass seed with your hand.
Make sure to achieve full coverage over all of the areas between the pavers.
After spreading the grass seed, you can either work the seeds into the soil with your hands or spread an additional thin layer of topsoil over them. , Initially, the topsoil should be watered until damp.
Water it in both the morning and evening just enough until it is slightly moist.
After the grass germinates and begins to grow, reduce watering to once a day.
Once established, it can be watered on the same schedule as the rest of your lawn. -
Step 3: Lay the pavers into place.
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Step 4: Backfill the remaining space with topsoil.
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Step 5: Spread grass seed over the topsoil.
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Step 6: Water the grass until it is established.
Detailed Guide
Use a spade to dig a hole underneath where the pavers will lie.
This hole should be about 5 inches (12 cm) deep, but can be shallower.
Place the excavated soil aside in a convenient location.
If your topsoil layer is shallower than the hole you dug, keep the excavated topsoil and subsoil separate.
You will need the topsoil later for backfilling.
Use a shovel to apply a layer of gravel into the excavated hole.
The gravel layer should ideally be about 4 inches (10 cm) deep, but will be still be effective at only an inch or so of depth.
Smooth the gravel with your shovel after applying it.
The gravel dramatically improves drainage underneath the pavers.
This will keep them from becoming flooded or being pushed up by the saturated soil underneath.
It will also prevent the growth of unwanted plants.
If you want your pavers to sit flush with the surrounding ground, don't fill the hole all the way up with gravel.
Leave enough space for the pavers to rest on top. , Seat the pavers onto the gravel base in their desired locations.
You can tap the pavers down firmly using a rubber mallet.
Alternatively, you can add a shallow layer of sand on top of the gravel into which to seat the pavers. , After the pavers are positioned correctly, use topsoil to fill in the remaining space between them.
The topsoil excavated at the beginning of the process will be more than enough to fill in the gaps. , You can scatter the grass seed with your hand.
Make sure to achieve full coverage over all of the areas between the pavers.
After spreading the grass seed, you can either work the seeds into the soil with your hands or spread an additional thin layer of topsoil over them. , Initially, the topsoil should be watered until damp.
Water it in both the morning and evening just enough until it is slightly moist.
After the grass germinates and begins to grow, reduce watering to once a day.
Once established, it can be watered on the same schedule as the rest of your lawn.
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