tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8570308709067611215.post5440641428760244981..comments2023-04-17T05:21:11.021-06:00Comments on This Grandmother's Garden: DIY Flagstone Patio... Preparing the FoundationCarolyn ♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/05722229442110193733noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8570308709067611215.post-4718378752767648802013-01-09T19:54:32.689-07:002013-01-09T19:54:32.689-07:00This is a beautiful dream come true I have seen th...This is a beautiful dream come true I have seen the finished patio beautiful and a beautiful garden Juanita Carterhttp://www.gardeningwithjuanita.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8570308709067611215.post-58733419024350991672011-04-23T00:36:16.551-06:002011-04-23T00:36:16.551-06:00Carolyn planning is the most important part of any...Carolyn planning is the most important part of any job be it gardening, stitching or anything, message for your Honeyman thanks for the pipe levelling idea tip, thanks for sharing, FrancesIsland Threadshttp://islandthreads.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8570308709067611215.post-9983344733694782642011-04-21T17:39:12.486-06:002011-04-21T17:39:12.486-06:00I kept getting distracted from the details of the ...I kept getting distracted from the details of the post by the spectacular views of the mountains from your patio-to-be. So funny, my husband is going to start doing guest posts on my blog. We are just waiting for a product to arrive that he is going to test and write about. My husband couldn't handle a stone patio though!!!Carolyn @ Carolyn's Shade Gardenshttp://carolynsshadegardens.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8570308709067611215.post-73676915369540335152011-04-20T09:00:22.822-06:002011-04-20T09:00:22.822-06:00Beautiful patio! I am seeing lots of wonderful tip...Beautiful patio! I am seeing lots of wonderful tips for a Do-It-Yourself patio build! Using the pipes to level the sand is a wonderful idea! Such projects taken on are a bit difficult but so rewarding when the job is finished. One can sit back and enjoy all the hard work and take pride knowing, it was built with our own hands. Luckily, my hubby and I work well together…Skeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222522533934405029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8570308709067611215.post-89429831140648273922011-04-19T09:42:37.267-06:002011-04-19T09:42:37.267-06:00What a great series! I look forward to the conclus...What a great series! I look forward to the conclusion. My honeyman has been wanting to do a DIY patio for a while now, and I think I will have to share this post with him for some motivation. <br /><br />Also, I wanted to invite you to the Reading Project meme hosted by The Sage Butterfly. Here's a link for more info: http://thesagebutterfly.blogspot.com/2011/04/earth-day-reading-project-blog-meme.html<br />Please just let me know yes or no so I can link to your blog on my post. I want to publish my list by friday.LisaJenningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02172030894973198480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8570308709067611215.post-732484898841932292011-04-19T08:20:44.733-06:002011-04-19T08:20:44.733-06:00africanaussie,
I am much like you, I just want to...africanaussie, <br />I am much like you, I just want to get it done. I'm grateful for a husband who has an engineer mentality with a prevailing need to plan and plan and plan some more before the actual work begins. We balance each other well and I have come to realize that "planning and preparation for any project is essential for the desired outcome."(Honeyman will be happy to know that I have finally learned that.)<br /><br />Tina, <br />Honeyman let me do the planting to allow him to concentrate on this phase without my bugging him. Leveling the sand was essential, and there was a bit of anxiety that this method was actually going to do the job. Thankfully, it worked like a charm!Carolyn ♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/05722229442110193733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8570308709067611215.post-62510282343777909192011-04-19T07:14:08.089-06:002011-04-19T07:14:08.089-06:00This post is coming at such a good time. We are ab...This post is coming at such a good time. We are about to lay a patio too and have been stymied by time and method. I think your space is beautiful and will come back to check out the rest of the posts. What a nice guy Honeyman is to work and let you plant!tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8570308709067611215.post-13354254106569704212011-04-18T18:09:16.229-06:002011-04-18T18:09:16.229-06:00I love seeing how other people who are perfectioni...I love seeing how other people who are perfectionist do things the right way! I am unfortunately one of those that rushes right in and then it takes ages to "fix" things afterwards. what a beautiful job.africanaussiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16660727599623626163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8570308709067611215.post-78931406031374408252011-04-18T16:44:06.843-06:002011-04-18T16:44:06.843-06:00I am anxious to see the final reveal. From your be...I am anxious to see the final reveal. From your beginnings, it seems you are doing a great job. Years ago, we built a brick patio in similar fashion. It was quite a lot of work...I don't know how I would get most anything done without my Honeyman. :)The Sage Butterflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06252906325012065829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8570308709067611215.post-65935785047459412522011-04-18T14:38:40.590-06:002011-04-18T14:38:40.590-06:00Actually, Kate, we were just in Park City last wee...Actually, Kate, we were just in Park City last week shopping. He would have much rather been at your place sprucing it up. Next time? <br /><br />B-a-g, there is a great tip coming up for those gaps and weeds. Stay tuned!<br /><br />Thank you all for your sweet comments. We're happy to share what we have learned.Carolyn ♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/05722229442110193733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8570308709067611215.post-91438347731991610662011-04-18T14:36:37.016-06:002011-04-18T14:36:37.016-06:00Carolyn, I can see that careful planning made all ...Carolyn, I can see that careful planning made all the difference in this project. I have a flagstone patio on my wishlist too. Thanks for the tutorial. I love great pictures and lots of detail in tutorials!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8570308709067611215.post-80012714424105814012011-04-18T14:18:15.942-06:002011-04-18T14:18:15.942-06:00A terrific tutorial. Now... is he free this weeken...A terrific tutorial. Now... is he free this weekend to spruce up my place? :DKate/High Altitude Gardeninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06690999267357525527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8570308709067611215.post-13164197357617376442011-04-18T14:13:03.633-06:002011-04-18T14:13:03.633-06:00Oh, Carolyn I need a honeyman. LOL! It is so nice ...Oh, Carolyn I need a honeyman. LOL! It is so nice to have a fella that knows how to use tools.LOL! My Dad was like that. He never was good in school and books but he could build anything or work on anything with his hands.Lonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07060003333138052194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8570308709067611215.post-76905986000599473342011-04-18T13:53:43.851-06:002011-04-18T13:53:43.851-06:00I'm not a fan of patios. I inherited mine from...I'm not a fan of patios. I inherited mine from the previous owner. I takes ages to de-weed it because I don't use chemicals. I'll be interested to see how Mr.Honey deals with the gaps in between the flagstones.b-a-ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01565084697297328338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8570308709067611215.post-62007939899369500482011-04-18T13:03:57.514-06:002011-04-18T13:03:57.514-06:00Wow, very impressive. I can't wait to see the ...Wow, very impressive. I can't wait to see the end results. Working together can create such a sense of accomplishment at the projects end, though there can be some tense moments in the working phase.Fawnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07374263777588721132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8570308709067611215.post-87763370847477944122011-04-18T12:58:03.755-06:002011-04-18T12:58:03.755-06:00Lovely to see ye getting stuck into a bit of stone...Lovely to see ye getting stuck into a bit of stonework. A very satisfying task for sure.Stone Art's Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17897884929345960641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8570308709067611215.post-77151310122945690602011-04-18T12:55:23.639-06:002011-04-18T12:55:23.639-06:00Hmmm, I think I need to find me a Honeymon! hehe
...Hmmm, I think I need to find me a Honeymon! hehe<br /><br />I love what you did and OMG, I LOVE, LOVE your view!! Stunning home, garden and setting. xxChristine @ The Gardening Bloghttp://www.thegardeningblog.co.za/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8570308709067611215.post-85364645501517021652011-04-18T12:26:44.695-06:002011-04-18T12:26:44.695-06:00Oh, I'm enjoying this series. Very good tutor...Oh, I'm enjoying this series. Very good tutorial to think things through before actually jumping in and biting off more than you can chew. (Been there, done that,unfortunately!) <br /><br />Your dear husband is much like mine; we have worked together as a family on so many projects I've lost count. Your patio is so beautiful; it's obvious it was well-planned and built with love.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18368318730124533690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8570308709067611215.post-16735310658407939432011-04-18T10:30:54.360-06:002011-04-18T10:30:54.360-06:00So true that family projects teach us such wonderf...So true that family projects teach us such wonderful lessons on how to act together in a more loving way...if my husband and I can get through a project we count our blessings and learn our lessons...of course I rely on him more these days and he really does not like the yard work...it is sheer love for me that propels him into the yard work...I know I am lucky...but my honeyman has to be prodded a bit as well to finish or he conveniently finds other things to do and people to socialize with...oh well I am far from perfect with the inside work...can't wait to see the next installment..Donnahttp://gardenseyeview.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8570308709067611215.post-1596647571507771852011-04-18T09:43:00.978-06:002011-04-18T09:43:00.978-06:00oh my gosh, I so need a honeyman, feel free to sen...oh my gosh, I so need a honeyman, feel free to send him my way anytime =) I am in love with flagstone patios and are currently designing one for our yard too. I can't wait for your next installment and am so happy you are blogging this...cheers JuliaPolkaDotGalosheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18082105347866101606noreply@blogger.com