Getting Started

• Determine area to be covered

• Measure area and consider depth of coverage

• Select the products or type of coverage material to be used

• Determine weed barrier and edging product to be used

• List other necessary tools (wheelbarrow, shovels, rakes, gloves, etc.)

• Calculate the quantity and cost of products needed

Installation

• Order products and materials to be delivered

• Gather weed barrier (landscape fabric), edging product and tools

• Site preparation

• Clean off the designated area of any existing weeds, debris and large rocks

• Install the edging so it overlaps at each joint, secure in place

• Begin installing the landscape fabric from lower areas to higher areas

• Overlap fabric a minimum of 4" at joints and 3" at foundations and edging

• Install fabric so higher area fabric overlaps on top of lower area fabric

• Always overlap fabric so any drainage flows over joints rather than under

• Installation of product

• Begin installing product at the low end of the area, work toward high end

• This offers a foundation to work from, walking on installed product, not fabric

• When all area is covered sufficiently, rake smooth for uniformity of appearance

• Wash the rock products with a garden hose to clean off dirt and enhance color