Start where you want the best fit, usually where the path meets a patio, walk or driveway. Set one side of the cobbles first and follow along with the pavers, staggering each row by half a paver.

Press each paver gently into the sand and use a rubber mallet to ensure they are level. To prevent the pavers from shifting, you can install a paver edging along both sides of the walkway.

Q. When we built our house 18 years ago, we installed a paver walkway from the front porch to the back deck, as well as a patio. There has been settling, weeds, and ants over the years, and ...

The pavers will be placed perpendicular to the walkway. The concept is simple, but to make it look good with little maintenance, the initial installation is tiring, backbreaking work.

Dear Jan: A gently curved walkway can be made to look very attractive and distinctive with simple red paver (brick) edging. The pavers will be placed perpendicular to the walkway. The concept is ...