How to Build a DIY Patio and Fire Pit Seating Area
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- čas přidán 12. 02. 2021
- In this video I’ll show you how to build a DIY gravel patio and create a gas fire pit seating are with POLYWOOD chairs. I’ll also show how I created a D.G. (decomposed granite) and gravel pathway with steel landscape edging. Well at this is how I built mine and it’s working great! In addition to the video I’ve outlined the entire process below and will keep it updated with answers and explanations to frequently asked questions.
PATIO
1. Excavate down 6 inches.
2. Add rich soil to the boarder for planting later.
3. Cover patio area with landscaping fabric.
4. Add steel edging or plastic bender board to the patio boarder. A taut string tied to two stakes helps to mark any strait lines. I used this for the pathway edge.
5. Add 4 inches of road base (crushed rock) to the entire patio are, then level and compact it.
6. Next I added one inch of decomposed granite and compacted that. This could be the final step if you want want a D.G. patio, but I used this layer as a base for the final layer.
7. Finish the patio with a 1” layer of gravel for which I used my personal favorite - Sonoma Gold Pathfines. Pathfines hold in place
better than pea gravel, but they don’t get muddy like D.G. Does. This stuff is awesome.
My pathfines source: www.gohasties.com/product/son...
CHAIRS
These POLYWOOD Adirondack chairs might just be my favorite part of this patio. POLYWOOD makes amazing outdoor furniture out of landfill-bound, and ocean-bound plastics! Not only are they comfortable and beautiful, but they are also extremely durable and come with a 20 year warranty, yes 20 YEARS! Oh, and free delivery in the U.S.! I highly recommend these chairs.
THE CHAIRS: bit.ly/2HpkMZF
FIRE PIT
You’re probably wondering where I got this fire pit - I was fortunate to find it as a damaged item on Overstock a got it for a major discount. I wish you luck in your search.
I knew I wanted a gas fire pit, but it was way to expensive to plumb gas all the way to this spot, so I opted for the propane fire bowl which is a delicious I am very pleased with, especially after concealing the gas line in PVC pipe that I painted with Gorilla glue then covered with gravel. I concealed the tank under a hollow plastic rock that I found in the irrigation section of my local nursery.
FIRE PIT LINKS: These are NOT the fire pit that I used, but they look similar:
1. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01...
2. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01...
Propane Tank Cover: amzn.to/3ghpkjo
Plants
-Cousin It plant
-Coffeeberry
-Western Sward Fern
Fertilizer
E.B. Stone Organics Sure Start
GARDEN PRODUCTS I USE: www.amazon.com/shop/urbanfarm...
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Irrigation Video
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FAQs:
Ask and you shall receive
Q: Why all of the layers? Are they really necessary?
A: For my space and vision these layers were the best way to achieve my goals. The base rock layer is important for stability and drainage. As for the layers above that - I I stated in the video you could finish with the DG layer if you want a DG patio, but in that case I would apply a 2” layer of DG. You could also skip the DG and just do a 2” layer of pathfines, but they cost twice as much as the DG which was the main reason I did 1” DG first.
Music
Golden Crates Adobe Stock licensed Dusty Decks/Epidemic Sound
Lo-fi-hip-hop Adobe Stock licensed Flashinmusic/Hamendo
Willow-Trees Adobe Stock licensed Guustavv/Epidemic Sound - Jak na to + styl
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Pea gravel, concrete fire bowl, string lights and orange trees, hmm what a nice combination ^o^
Well thank you!
Love the way that you are hiding your propane tank, genious ! I couldn't tell, actually thought it was gas lol
Great job!
Thank you!
@@urbanfarmstead can you link to that rock?
@@ramboxlegacy14 done! I added a link in the video description at that step in the process.
That’s genius putting the burlap down for your dog! I don’t even want to upgrade my backyard seeing as our dog gets EVERYWHERE!
Thank you! Yes, having a dog definitely creates challenges in the garden.
Damn! I wish you were my friend! You’re awesome! This would be me in my yard but unfortunately I’m disabled with mobility issues. It drives me nuts because I loved gardening. Watching people like you building, designing and creating keeps me going. Glad I stumbled across this.
Thank you Ashley! If you’re ever passing through Sacramento I’d be happy to give you a tour of my garden
This is exactly what I wanted between my two Chritmas Trees that I have in my garden. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you
Married 51 years and I’ve never seen anything quite like that! Great job with no cussin’, kickin’ or throwin’😀
Thank you
Awesome job. Looks very inviting and relaxing after a long day. LOVE it when you can get a good deal and incorporate it into your ideas! Keep the video's coming!
Thank you so much I’m very pleased with how well the results meat my vision for this space.
The area looks so neat and peaceful. Amazing job!
Thank you so much!
Gorgeous project!! Thank you so much for sharing the process with us. Can’t wait for more :)
Thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed it
Keep up the great work! I’ve been really enjoying your videos and so far you are my favorite gardening youtuber. I really appreciate the work you do in putting out these videos. Very good presentation skills!
Thank you so much!
Looks like an amazing place to rest at the end of the day!
Thank you! It’s been great!
Really beatiful!! I've been prepping the yard at our new house for summer and this is perfect inspiration!
Thank you
Thanks so much. I've just got started with my fire pit area and your video is definitely my inspiration.
Best of luck!
What a beautiful space! I am glad to see you making videos again. I based my seed starting set up on the video you made and it is working very well, thank you!
Thank you! I wish I could put out a video every week, but videos like this take a lot of time to create. I’m working on it though and will be making many more. That’s awesome!
I LOVE THIS! Beautiful job and a great video tutorial! Thanks!
What a beautiful space you created. Love it.
Thank you
Well done! I am so impressed you did all that on your own.
Thank you!
Absolutely LOVE it 😍!
Thank you for sharing!
Thank you!
Holy crap Kyle! Everything you do is beyond amazing. Your videos explain ev step & I especially love how neat & tidy you are with all your projects. 👍
Thank you
Beautiful. Amazing work
This is absolutely gorgeous and you are amazing! Such a beautiful place to relax.
Thank you so much!
Beautiful! Back with an amazing project ! 👏👏
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it
Looks amazing! Beautiful design!
very nicely done! i would plant a climbing rose-tree on the wall to add a colorful and perfumed element to this peaceful area🤗🌹🌹
Thank you! That sounds really nice
This is fantastic. This is my dream patio. I especially like the fire pit with propane tank hidden in a fake rock.
Thank you!
Wow this is beautiful! I've been looking for inspiration for my fire pit area and came across your channel! This space looks so relaxing and inviting. Great job! Looking forward to watching your other videos :)
Thank you
Beautiful job! I also enjoyed the progression of the orange tree throughout the project.
Thank you!
I like the PVC pipe trick for even layering! Thanks for the helpful video. :) Your patio looks great.
Thank you
Great professional work on showing how landscape needs to be done the right way. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you! I’m happy to share
Looks beautiful. I wish I just bought a pre-made fire pit.
Wow! Beautiful. You make things look so easy 🙌🏼
Thank you! Well I is a lot of work, but I do hope to show people how pretty much anyone can do this type of projects if they are willing to put in that work.
Great video! We are putting in pathways this spring and this was incredibly helpful!! Gorgeous area!
Thank you! That’s great, I’m so glad it was helpful!
This is absosute quality stuff man. Didnt skip any steps or cut any corners. Professional work!
Thank you! Do it right, do it once 👍🏼
I’m just about to embark on a ‘binge watch’ of your videos...they are super! Ps...the way you explain things is fantastic...keep up the great work !
Thank you so much! I really appreciate your feedback and I’m glad you’re enjoying my videos
Glad you're back. Love the video.
Thank you! I’ve got lots of exciting projects coming this spring!
Dear God... it's me again big guy...Please send me a husband who's good with his hands just like this.
😂 💚
Amen!!!
AMEN!
99% of the Mexican landscapers can do this with their eyes closed... You have a lot of options if you really wanted 😆 😆 😆
Me too! I do so much of the stuff around the house on my own as my ex was a tech guy and not a physical. Great when I need computer stuff. lolol. God will answer your prayers. Just keep focused on his will! xoxo
I love the way you move the super haevy fire place.
Thank you
Wow !!! That looks Awesome !!!
1:58 Made me smile so much! Very important to make sure the good woofer is straight :D
Thank you
Awesome job, Kyle! It inspired us follow your plan and create our own Fire pit areas in our backyard as well. Thanks for the helpful Video and Instructions.
Thank you
Just bought a home in Sacramento, love this idea...firepit area is definitely on my to do list
Congratulations! Thank you
Beautiful and you make it look so easy! Thanks for a great video!
Thanks! You’re welcome!
I need that fire pit!
I found it on Overstock. It’s great
Beautiful. You did a very professional job!👍
Thank you!
It’s so beautiful under the orange tree!!
Yes! I’m very grateful for this location
Great video! We are planning to do gravel pathways on our property this year and I have been researching what to use that would pack down and not slip all over while you walk on it. Thank you for sharing your favourite product.
Thank you! Oh that’s great! I think you’ll love the pathfines if you can find them in your area.
Looks great. Very relaxing place at the end of the day. Great job!
Thank you! Yes, relaxing indeed.
Thank you for this video tuffy your a legend 😊 just got a Horizon classic offset 20”. Going with smaller cuts of white oak & cherry thats readily available here in the Bay Area 👍
Nice!
That fire pit looks awesome great job
Thank you so much!
This was such a relaxing video to watch lol great work.
Thank you!
Very nice. Great ideas for a lovely back yard. Thank.
Thank you!
Thank you, this made me feel good! Greetings from north and far away.
Thank you! I’m so glad!
TE QUEDO MUY BONITO ME ENCANTO BEAUTIFUL JOB
Thank you
thank you for this video. This is what i've been wanting to do to my front yard. I'm hoping to get started on it once i'm done with this semester of school
Thank you
Amazing work!
Wow good job very smart
Thank you
Just finished a fire pit. Good to see how others like you build it. Ya learn from seeing others. We still have to do something on a back porch here on Olive Acres. Thanks for the video.
Nice! Thanks
Awesome work!! Proper tools are the key to everything!
Thank you! Yes, they certainly help
This is amazing! What a bunch of great ideas! Thank you! I’m so little, it would take me forever to do this stuff by myself, though. I suppose I could hire someone to help me. I wish I also could find a man who is creative and handy! ☀️
Thank you! Yes, it's always nice to have a helping hand.
Beautiful! Kind of what I want to do! Great ideas.
Thank you
I am so amazed! Keep it up!
Thank you
that looks really cool
Thank you
Whew!!! That was a lot of work, beautiful though, great job!!
It was, but worth every bit! Thank you!
Beautiful work!
Thank you!
Love the way it turned out! And your dog is a hoot.
Thank you
this is exactly what i needed first thing in the morning
I’m glad you enjoyed it!
dude i been stuck on watching your videos like why are you so awesome ahahhaa.. you made a pool now you have this so cool !
Haha, thank you Carrie!
This is a really great video!! Looking forward to trying it out myself, thanks for the tips 😊
Thank you
My goodness, you had SO MANY INCREDIBLE and innovative ideas! It sure turned out beautiful too (sniff, sniff...I can't lie, I'm a wee jealous!)
Thank you
You did a bang up job here! Great video!! I am wanting to do something similar albeit in a smaller scale. This will come in very handy as my cheat sheet. Hope you're enjoying this space!
Thank you! Yes, I’m still loving it and it’s holding up well
Wow! Amazing new space!!! Now I have an idea how to do a fire pit space! Thank you!
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it
that was easy!! hello from milwaukee! your channel is great.. leaning some great info and inspiration. thank you & be well!!
Hi. thank you
Sweet!. Beautiful staghorn on the fence.🙂
Thank you! It’s a new addition to the garden and I absolutely love it!
Very nice! Great job. You made it look so easy!
Thank you!
Looks amazing, cute dog!
Thanks!
looks great, I wanna try this at my house
Thank you! You should!
Loved this!
Thank you!
Gorgeous! Love the result.
Thank you!
Nice eye for design
Thank you
We’re about to do something similar. Learned a lot with this video, thanks! Looks awesome. 😍
Awesome! Thank you
Great job 👏👏👏👏👏💯
Thank you
Amazing 😉! Great job 🙌🏾
Thank you
Beautiful work
Thank you!
You've inspired me to stop doing things half-assed, lol. Great job!
Do it once, do it right👍🏼 thanks Opioid Antagonist ✌🏼
Your Awesome. Love it!
Well thank you
Wow you do amazing work!
Thank you so much!
You did a great job you did a lot of work. very good
Thank you!
New subscriber, here! Love this project. Amazing dedication to creating a beautiful inviting space. Love the music choice for this new video as well, the lofi-jazz is really popular these days. 🙌
Thank you so much! I really appreciate you taking the time to share this feedback with me!
Looks amazing! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Thank you so much!
Okayyyy this is amazing wow!!! 🥰😍
Thank you
You make it look so easy
Thanks. It is pretty easy, just takes a bit of time and energy
Waited so long for this video. Amazing result 👌
Thank you! Hope it was worth the wait.
Very nice! Great use of your soace. I can't wait to see what you will plant for Spring (any new vegetables: carrots, onions, zuch...) and how you will rotate the crop (rows) this time.
Thank you! Some very big changes happening in the vegetable garden this spring. Stay tuned
I LOVE IT!!!🤩😍
Thank you
I guess my husband has yet another project 🤷🏽♀️!! Looks great 🥰
😂 Thank you!
That was incredible; a joy to watch the process :D
Thank you
Great work Kyle!
Thank you Jeff!
Great design & materials used. Really love the large scale you chose for the fire pit. And, the location under the trees is so peaceful. Love it!🧡
Thank you so much for all of that feedback!
Love it!
Thank you
That is so pretty! I dreamt I had a back yard like that! Lol
Thank you