it depends on how flat you want it at all times. our flagstone "path" was installed
by setting the stone down, cutting around it, picking up the sod and dropping it in,
do a little digging here and there to adjust uneveness underneath ... I water deeply
and then stamp on the stone until it is sitting solidly with no wiggle. watering
deeply also helps the grass survive. the grass does grow up around the stones very
very nicely. if they heave a bit in spring, well they settle down after the first
few rains. Ingrid


" wrote:

I'm going to lay a small flagstone patio. I've consulted various books,
but they differ in suggested method. All recommend digging down 6
inches. However, some recommend putting in a layer of gravel before
making a sand base while others just say to put in sand.

I'd appreciate advice on this matter.qrw



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