Spiral Garden Path I just completed

Aug 20, 2024 11:53 AM

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Stone.

It's hard work and various parts of my body may ache--but I try to keep it interesting.

I was given free reign artistically but she did suggest perhaps a spiral might be incorporated into my design.

Jamiin' on the one.

Splish Splash

Young white tail deer.

Two level granite bird bath, with stairs.

The stairs are fully functional

Last year there were ZERO butterflies on this property, despite all of the native flowers growing here. The sad thing is that if a neighbor sprays poison--what can you do? Happily a few butterflies returned this year, but not dozens, like in years past.

Thank you for looking

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You set beauty in stone. Truly well done Friend!!

2 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

2 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

This is incredibly beautiful. What an amazing job. Thanks for sharing.

2 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

That's a fine looking path. You should feel proud of your hard work.

2 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

That is gorgeous

2 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Cool. How did you do it? Did you hunt for the perfect rocks or did you use concrete? It looks great

2 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

No concrete. I hunt for the perfect stones, and use various stones that I have saved up leftover from other projects.

2 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Thank you. This is the most inspiring thing I've seen all year.

2 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Pure bliss.

2 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Really nice work, looks like a lovely place to meditate.

2 years ago | Likes 27 Dislikes 0

Probably is. And when you open your eyes there's a good chance you'll see a birdy splashing, or a butterfly on a flower.

2 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

Nice work and solid philosophy behind it.

2 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

That is wonderful! I'm green with envy, but not as green as your beautiful garden!

2 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Very cool.

2 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

This is beautiful

2 years ago | Likes 19 Dislikes 0

Thank you

2 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Everything is fantastic; the spiral path, bird bath-fountain, stone slab benches, and the native plant landscape.

2 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Excellent, I'm glad you appreciate the various elements. Thank you

2 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Lol, I wish I could afford that. Alas, I will have to stick with commissioning less costly (and requiring me to own land) but equally talented artists

2 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

that's amazing, @op. The local birbs thank you!

2 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

It’s really beautiful! Amazing work b

2 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I could use something like this in my yard. Do you accept bits of string as payment?

2 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Sure, that or anything shiny.

2 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Wonderful path in a wonderful garden.

2 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Gorgeous!

2 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I've been collecting free fieldstone and granite countertops. This shows me how to use irregular

2 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I've got a few tutorials up on my website--demonstrating how to do irregular flagstone.

2 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Wow.... just wow...

2 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Nice water feature. Where do you find something like that?

2 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I went to a stone supplier and found a boulder I liked, and I carved it. Thank you

2 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

What tools do you use to carve a boulder? A jack hammer?

2 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Angle grinder, chisel, hammer.

2 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

#8 I do believe that is an American Goldfinch enjoying a drink. Nice work, worth the effort.

2 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

2 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 2

Thank you

2 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Holy shit that's some talent. Have a trophy.

2 years ago | Likes 58 Dislikes 1

Hey, thank you :)

2 years ago | Likes 21 Dislikes 0

Wow! That's beautiful! What are the layers for it? And do you use any kind of mortar for jointing? I'm sorry - english is not my first language, i hope my questions are understandable.

2 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Yes I understand. The layers are 1" crushed stone with fines as the foundation, 1/4" crushed stone as the leveling agent. No mortar--just stone! The stones go deeper into the foundation than you might think--especially the ones that look small. Thank you

2 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Wow, that seems pretty thin! I was waiting for something thicker. And how thick are those slabs actually? And are those small round pebbles are actually not so round shaped or not so small if they don't get kicked out of their place? I have so many questions! :)

2 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

The crushed stone is 1" in size--but the layer of crushed stone is much thicker. I listened to some Frank Zappa while building it BTW. And yes--the smaller the stone used here the thicker it actually is--so a 1" round stone is actually 8" deep. I want them to stay put.

2 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Aaah, it is a fraction! Now i get it! Yeah it seemed bit off :) We just have fractions written in milimeters here where i am, so i didn't quite read it like that.

2 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0