Project description
I am looking for an experienced landscaper or hardscaping contractor to design and install a curved garden path that combines natural stepping stones with a compacted gravel infill. The path needs to connect the back gate of the property to the patio area, covering roughly 45 linear feet, with a gentle curve around an existing flower bed rather than a straight line. I want the stones spaced comfortably for a normal walking stride, set slightly below grade so a mower can pass over the edges without catching on them.
The work should include excavation to a proper sub-base depth, a layer of crushed base material compacted in stages, a woven geotextile fabric to stop weed growth and keep the gravel from mixing into the soil beneath, edge restraints along both sides to keep the gravel contained, and then the decorative gravel topcoat around the set stones. I would like the stones to be large flat irregular slabs rather than perfectly uniform pavers, for a more natural garden look, and the gravel to be a neutral warm-toned color that fits the existing stone retaining wall nearby.
Please include in your proposal: the base preparation method you plan to use, how you handle drainage so water does not pool after rain, what edging material you recommend (metal, plastic, or stone), and whether you supply the stepping stones and gravel or expect me to source materials separately. Photos of similar completed projects are appreciated. I would also like a rough sketch of the proposed path layout before work begins so we can agree on the curve and stone placement.
Timeline flexibility is fine, but I would like the work completed before the fall rains start. Please share your estimated timeframe for excavation, base work, and final stone setting, along with any permit requirements you are aware of for residential hardscaping in a garden setting. Reliable, tidy work with proper site cleanup afterward is important to me — please mention how you handle removal of excavated soil and leftover materials.
The work should include excavation to a proper sub-base depth, a layer of crushed base material compacted in stages, a woven geotextile fabric to stop weed growth and keep the gravel from mixing into the soil beneath, edge restraints along both sides to keep the gravel contained, and then the decorative gravel topcoat around the set stones. I would like the stones to be large flat irregular slabs rather than perfectly uniform pavers, for a more natural garden look, and the gravel to be a neutral warm-toned color that fits the existing stone retaining wall nearby.
Please include in your proposal: the base preparation method you plan to use, how you handle drainage so water does not pool after rain, what edging material you recommend (metal, plastic, or stone), and whether you supply the stepping stones and gravel or expect me to source materials separately. Photos of similar completed projects are appreciated. I would also like a rough sketch of the proposed path layout before work begins so we can agree on the curve and stone placement.
Timeline flexibility is fine, but I would like the work completed before the fall rains start. Please share your estimated timeframe for excavation, base work, and final stone setting, along with any permit requirements you are aware of for residential hardscaping in a garden setting. Reliable, tidy work with proper site cleanup afterward is important to me — please mention how you handle removal of excavated soil and leftover materials.
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