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Surface Materials

by Edward Smith

No guide to installing surfaces in your garden would be complete without a rundown of all the materials that may be used, as well as detailed instructions of how to lay them.

In this section, you'll find everything you need to know about bricks, concrete, paving slabs, tiles, setts and cobbles, as well as a handy recipe list of all the most commonly used concrete and mortar mixes.

Bricks and Pavers
A look at bricks and clay or concrete paviors; styles, patterns and tips for laying ...
Mortars and Concrete
Containing a range of recipes for concrete and mortar mixes, along with a handy step-by-step guide to laying a concrete path or foundations ...
Paving Slabs and Tiles
Everything you need to know about choosing and laying paving flags, stones and floor tiles ...
Setts and Cobbles
A look at square and rectangular stone setts and river-smoothed cobblestones ...