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- Cheap Modern Landscaping. Gravel is just the finishing touch! Before I made this video I had to pour two sets of concrete steps, 11 rectangle sidewalk sections and three concrete window wells, all of which have their own videos.
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Amazing work. Did you buy the concrete stepping stones or did you build them?
Thank you very much! I built them. There should be I link to that video in the description. They are 36"x42"
I love the standing stones, Outlander.
Thanks. I wanted larger stones but I couldn't lift anything bigger. I later added white stones in the dark gravel sections.
The video was really nice and helpful. That was a great idea. Thank you for posting.
Thank you for saying so. The last guy said it was horrible
Brilliant extra info to consider. Thanks for great content.
Thank you for the nice comment.
Great Tips Thx!!!! Still looks just as good to me...
Thank you. It was a fun project. Lots of work but relatively inexpensive.
Good job 👍🏼, looks amazing, thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching! The positive comments sure make it worth the effort to create these videos. I'm glad you liked it.
Great cliffhanger!!!! 😂
Thanks!
Looks excellent. Its more natural
I love the transparency of your video. Subbed!
Thank you
Love your content, keep it up✊🏽
Thank you for saying so, positive comments really motivate me to keep producing and improving content.
energy efficient and looks amazing too! 💯👏
Thanks
Some good ideas there.
Thank you for showing this cheap solution that has soo many flaws
I can't tell if you're genuine or just being mean..... You're welcome?
Hi, great video, I like the idea. I was considering installing a concrete slab or pavers on a small triangular area in my front yard. However, for both options, I need a permit and a site plan. I will probably cover the triangular area with gravel. The reason why I want to cover this area is because it's just dirt and I have to cross it each time I enter the house. Thank you.
I would definitely recommend something besides dirt. Thanks for watching. If you decide on concrete, I have several videos that should be helpful.
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching
Some great tips there. Thinking out loud, I wonder if tacking the plastic strip onto some old wood may help stabilise it? I know wood will warp, but with the odd long stake it could be hammered deep every metre to ensure its sturdy. We keep any old wood and it always comes on handy. Thanks for the video.
That would certainly help, I think. I guess the best option would be using some angle iron, but obviously that would be more expensive. Thanks for the idea!
It's not perfect but the affordable solutions did make for a great change in the landscape. I really like how the colors contrasted. Gave us some great ideas for a yard we are working on right now.
Yes, I really like high contrasts in everything. However, in my area, the current trend is super light with almost no contrast. Not my favorite.
The sections of edges would be straight as if you would add stakes to that section after fine adjustment ✌🏼
excellent
Thanks
This helped so much!
Keep up the great work!
Thank you so much for saying so. I will do my best to continue to make weekly content.
good vid! i will , it seem slike in section u added a lot of rocks/granulars abot 3 inches, so maybe the weight of the crushed stone didn't help towards the bowing issues, right?
It was primarily to control the water. There's a low spot with a drain just under the surface. The pipe is perferated to allow the water that gets under the concrete to enter the pipe and escape downhill.
You should do a wood line instead. Maybe it will be easier to control. Amazing video 🤗🤍
That's a good idea. Cedar fence planks would work well. Thanks for the idea and the positive comment.
@@VanDamArtisan of course. That would look great. Please share, your content is amazing. Loved the aesthetics and budget ideas 💡
Thanks again. I'll be sure to post a video of I try your wood idea in the future.
Great video! Did you just tamp the ground and put concrete paver on it, or did you put gravel underneath pavers? Thank you!
I put a hidden French drain in the low spot under the pavers. The rest has just compacted soil. If your area is wet, definitely use gravel everywhere. I happen to live in a desert so it's less of an issue.
Imperfections are what makes a thing. Too many of our gardens and houses nowadays are cookie cutter types.
I completely agree
@@VanDamArtisan BTW, thank you for the upload. I learned about how the plastic edging is held down (with the stakes.) Didn't know that before.
My slab for my new build will be laid in September 1. My housed should be habitable-ready-to-move-in by Christmas. I will start working on my small backyard then installing my rock garden. Thank you for the tips.
Don from Brisbane Australia.
Best of luck Don. I guess for you that would be the hot season. Don't overheat and have fun with your new house.
Hi VanDam - does the ground have to be completely flat before pouring or does the concrete accommodate for bumps and irregularities?
You'll want it fairly consistent, but it doesn't need to be prefect. I would say within 1/2"
What are the large square pavers called? I love the look. Wanting some 48” x 48” pavers but can’t find the name.
I've seen precast concrete pavers as well as big slate pavers.
48x48 pavers
Maybe should have poured concrete border when ya did those excellent pads
I considered that. Maybe I'll add that improvement in the future.
What borders would you use instead of the metal ones that bend? Tia
The cheap plastic stuff bends easily and is readily available at most home centers.
What size is the white gravel ?? Looks great !!!
1 1/2" minus. I saw it at the gravel yard and had to have it.
Where did you get the walkway lighting? The black path lights in the front yard?
Amazon
@@VanDamArtisan do you know what they're called? TIA
Just landscape lighting. There are solar and corded versions. Both work well but solar works better in a remodel situation.
I have a nice big yard with space on the side too. The side yard it's just sitting there looking boring..I want to use that space too..the side yard has a slope which iam thinking of removing or adding dirt to level. After that iam gonna lay down concrete to use that space too. However, now iam debating between gravel and concrete for the side yard space ( 15ft from house to fence and 60ft long.)...my only concern is gravel getting stuck under shoes and bringing it into the house...I have very nice plank vinyl flooring.. we won't be taking shoes off to go into house.
60 feet of concrete would be pretty expensive, but then you wouldn't have to worry about weeds or gravel in the house. If it were me, I would probably do both. I would pour concrete high traffic areas and grave on the sides, or maybe some planter areas. You could do a lot with that much space. I have a similar situation with an area in my backyard that I still haven't done anything with.
@@VanDamArtisan first I have to level that area before doing anything. I like the idea of using the white gravel or black gravel with those big square pavers to walk on and using pots to with flowers and stuff like that and like u mentioned..I think that's something I can do myself..I can lay down mesh to block weeds right? I also like the idea of laying down concrete in high traffic areas..
How expensive is the gravel and which one will be better for the side yard? Hkw much gravel will I use for 16ft by 40ft and how many of those big square pavers do you think I can use for a pathway in that area??
In tje other 16ft by 20ft I will lay down concrete to put a fire pit..
@@futbol1972 I usually figure gravel for 2 inches thick, so 640 square feet x .16 is about 102 divided by 27 is about 4 cubic yards, which is roughly 4 tons. In my area it's about $40/ton. Depending on which gravel you pick.
@@futbol1972 weed barrier keeps down weeds but gives bugs a home beneath it so some people don't like it. If you don't use it, just use really good weed killer.
Sounds good. Thank you. so Ima assuming you did not use any mesh for weeds under gravel?
Where does one find the dark gravel??? I can't find it anywhere. Is it called something special??
Also, what size are the stones/pavers?
It's just lava rock and it's all over in my area. The concrete I poured 3.5'x4.5' (there's a video link in the description).
@@VanDamArtisan Okay. Thaaaank you! 😊
What does the dark gravel called? How much per ton for the dark gravel?
Black lava rock. It was about $40/ton when I installed it.
What kind of bracelet do you have on?
They're plastic rings from bottles that I chewed up.
Where did you get those slabs of concrete that size?
I actually formed and poured concrete myself. I have a video in the playlist about it. They measure 42"x48"
@@VanDamArtisan nice!!!
I wonder if you had used the stakes in every single hole that it would have stayed straighter when the sun heats the plastic. Nice look though. First time watching your videos.
Welcome to the channel! The first length I set I put one stake in every other hole. Unfortunately it still curved, they were just tighter curves.
@@VanDamArtisan how strong your sunlight is? We don't have this issue with plastic ones in Zone 8
@@angelaa7616 it's pretty close to the weather in Las Vegas. 115 in the summer. About 4" of rain per year. Quite hot and very dry.
@@VanDamArtisan No wonder!🤣
Yeah. It also doesn't help that the temperature swings about 35 degrees every 24 hours.
Amazing video brother. You have a sub and a like from me 🥲
Good looking brother. Amazing job.
Thank you very much!
@@VanDamArtisan ❤️
1 year later? Wonder how long that will stay together...
Actually, nothing has moved at all so far. The white stone is kind of dirty but not bad. Concrete hasn't moved and borders are in place still
@@VanDamArtisan Good to know. Thanks... My property is kinda hilly, that’s why I was wondering.
How much per sqft is this kinda job?
Concrete is pricey right now, probably $6.50-$7 per square foot for materials and labor. Gravel is about $40 per ton plus labor. It was less than $200 for the landscape edging. That should give you a decent starting point.
What do you call the plastic borders?
"edging border", "landscape barrier", or "garden edging border", depending on the brand.
Thanks so much!
No problem. Good luck to you with your projects!
Is it stiff plastic.? I purchased Expert Edge from Lowe's & it's stiff, doesn't bend at all. I'm in Dallas Texas, hot sun
This stuff was relatively flimsy and came coiled up.
Did u put anything on before adding rock on?
I put landscape fabric down and made sure the dirt was flat and compact.
But my driveway is a little bit up the hill …so I I put fabric will the rain water wash all the dirt out n go down the other end?
@@Xx_eeveemocha_xX I'd recommend putting in a drain too. Try a surface drain or French drain so you can minimize erosion
Thank for fast reply .. you have Facebook that I can show u pix how it look..cause with the drain I have no idea where it gonna go too cause the end of it is sidewalk ..
Just have it turn up as it touches the sidewalk. They make caps for them. It functions like a grease trap in a sink. That way all you see is a 3" or 4" cap that is flush with the sidewalk.
What kind of gravel did you use?
White stuff is marble and the darker stone is lava rock.
@@VanDamArtisan I have been looking for white rock - stones or pebbles - here in AZ. Where did you find them? My front and back are completely hardscaped, save for turf around the pool. For some reason, I just can't find white rock for accent areas and a pathway. Any ideas?
P.S. I love your sense of design. Looks fabulous.
It took me a while, but eventually I was able to find some lime stone boulders. Old lime stone turns dark but freshly broken up stone is white
@@VanDamArtisan You wrote above that the white stuff was marble...
The gravel is marble from a gravel yard, but not local. The big boulders are lime.
Why the hell would you put that much gravel in your front yard. Maintenance nightmare but to each their own
It's easier to spray weeds than mow the lawn. But we still have about 3,000 square feet of lawn too.
Metal doesn't expand ot contract 😱🤣🤣🤣
It does
Of course it does lol
White stones are ugly.
So is your comment
So is the avatar
Ha!
@@MM-sq5pf 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Like your attitude and hair ?