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Montana Flagstone Path - Mulch?

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Posted by westy1941 z5 NO IL (cdwestg@comcast.net) on
Mon, Sep 11, 06 at 20:02

I convinced DH to take up the stupid crushed rock path that the poor guy laid a year ago - after tamping, using the proper flex edging, etc. - because I couldn't walk on it barefoot. We're now going to lay Montana flagstone (very flat and almost white) over the cypress mulch that we filled in with after removal of the crushed rock. He wants to know how close I want the stone; e.g. how much space between - of the mulch. I'm not even sure the mulch should stay, but we're in Zone 5 (N Illinois) where it can freeze to below 35 if we're unlucky. Is this smart? Anyone ever done it like this? I have a feeling the mulch will simply wash away after a few good rains, but what's the alternative? Any advice is so appreciated!

Westy1941

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RE: Montana Flagstone Path - Mulch?

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Westy1941,
I've used a premium hardwood mulch (not wood chips) with success all around my front yard in flower beds. I put down a 3" layer. A little has washed away near the gutter downspout, but thats about it. If your area is slopey, where you expect a lot of water drainage, then you may have problems with mulch.
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Westy1941,
I really can't say hardwood mulch is soft underfoot. LOL! Cypress may be softer though. -jasper

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Thanks, Jasper. I feel better - we are using a fairly fine almost black cypress about 3" - after reading your answer. I don't know where you are in MN, but it's my home state - always nice to hear from an old friend!

Westy1941

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I've used a premium hardwood mulch (not wood chips) with success all around my front yard in flower beds. I put down a 3" layer. A little has washed away near the gutter downspout, but thats about it. If your area is slopey, where you expect a lot of water drainage, then you may have problems with mulch.

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