Paving the Way with Brick Pavers?
Gardening has reached new highs in the U.S. More time and money
is being spent on our gardens than ever before. There are
magazines, books and shows devoted to making a garden the perfect
“outdoor room”. There are many things to consider using when
creating outdoor space. This includes flowering plants, ornamental
trees, miniature fruit trees, birdbaths, garden decorations and
comfortable furniture. But, what about the ground? Shall it be
grass? Dirt? Rocks? Concrete? Why not consider using brick pavers.
There are advantages to using brick pavers including a firm floor,
neat in appearance (unlike dirt which can turn to mud upon rain),
it does not attract insects or other critters, a ground laid with
pavers is smooth, solid and level, therefore, it is easy to set up,
and use, furniture.
Brick pavers come in many styles, colors, sizes, shapes and
textures. There are pavers that are polished and smooth, ones that
look like they have been around for centuries, pavers in bright
bold reds, soft reds and shades in between, pavers that look
European, ones that look tropical, shades of heathers, grays and
blues and many more. The benefit of all these choices is that there
are brick pavers out there to suit just about anyone. Whether a
home has cottage charm, European chic, Mediterranean allure or
old-fashioned appeal there are brick pavers to match.
Consider patterns when laying brick pavers. Pavers can be laid
in a row, in curvy patterns, with pavers alternating positions or
with different colors of pavers placed in every now and then.
Pavers can be laid inside a frame of wood, a frame of rocks or no
frame at all. Frameless pavers will eventually spread but sometimes
that adds to the appeal. One of these times is when moss is used in
between the pavers. The moss will fill up the gaps and continue to
do so as the pavers spread. Other forms of ground cover look
attractive between pavers also.
Brick pavers can make a lovely, patio, can form a charming
walkway, can add sophistication framing a driveway and can border
flower beds. Brick pavers can enhance a home wherever they are
placed.