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Grow plants between patio pavers

Nutmeg_MRM
19 years ago

OK, I have a question that I think will be extremely basic for you stonework experts here. My husband and I are thinking of putting in a patio next year with some kind of pavers, and I really like the idea of growing something between them (thyme, moss, something along those lines). Obviously we're still in early planning stages.

However, I have a question. Everything I've read says to use sand or stone dust as a base before putting your pavers in. But how do you then get anything to grow? Do you put sand/stone dust beneath the pavers, then compact soil in between them? Or do you not use sand/stone dust if you plan to grow anything, in which case things must shift over time?

Thanks.

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