{"id":2875,"date":"2021-02-12T11:35:08","date_gmt":"2021-02-12T11:35:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/valmargstone.com\/?p=2875"},"modified":"2021-04-05T15:14:43","modified_gmt":"2021-04-05T15:14:43","slug":"%d0%ba%d0%b0%d0%bc%d0%b5%d0%bd%d0%bd%d0%b8-%d0%bf%d1%8a%d1%82%d0%b5%d0%ba%d0%b8-%d1%81-%d1%82%d1%80%d0%b5%d0%b2%d0%bd%d0%b0-%d1%84%d1%83%d0%b3%d0%b0","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/valmargstone.com\/en\/%d0%ba%d0%b0%d0%bc%d1%8a%d0%bd%d0%b8-%d0%b7%d0%b0-%d0%bd%d0%b0%d1%81%d1%82%d0%b8%d0%bb%d0%ba%d0%b0\/%d0%ba%d0%b0%d0%bc%d0%b5%d0%bd%d0%bd%d0%b8-%d0%bf%d1%8a%d1%82%d0%b5%d0%ba%d0%b8-%d1%81-%d1%82%d1%80%d0%b5%d0%b2%d0%bd%d0%b0-%d1%84%d1%83%d0%b3%d0%b0\/","title":{"rendered":"Stone paths with grass joint"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Inspired by the traditional layout of the yards, more and more owners of houses with yards choose the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/valmargstone.com\/en\/%d0%b4%d0%be%d0%bc%d0%b0%d1%88%d0%b5%d0%bd-%d0%bc%d0%b0%d0%b9%d1%81%d1%82%d0%be%d1%80\/%d0%ba%d0%b0%d0%bc%d0%b5%d0%bd%d0%bd%d0%b0-%d0%bf%d1%8a%d1%82%d0%b5%d0%ba%d0%b0-%d0%b2-%d0%b3%d1%80%d0%b0%d0%b4%d0%b8%d0%bd%d0%b0%d1%82%d0%b0-%d0%bc%d0%be%d0%b6%d0%b5%d1%82%d0%b5-%d0%b8-%d1%81%d0%b0\/\">paths of stone slabs<\/a>, attractively outlined by a grass joint.&nbsp;These paths are much more beautiful than concrete ones because of the natural stone used.&nbsp;The additional framing with grass merges the exterior with the natural surroundings.&nbsp;Such paths are easy to build, and in order to look impressive and sparkle with natural shine, choose&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/valmargstone.com\/en\/category\/%d0%ba%d0%b0%d0%bc%d1%8a%d0%ba-%d0%b8%d0%b2%d0%b0%d0%b9%d0%bb%d0%be%d0%b2%d0%b3%d1%80%d0%b0%d0%b4\/\">gneiss stone from Ivaylovgrad<\/a>&nbsp;for them.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2876\" src=\"https:\/\/valmargstone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/grass-joint-walk-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\u041a\u0430\u043c\u0435\u043d\u043d\u0438 \u043f\u044a\u0442\u0435\u043a\u0438 \u0441 \u0442\u0440\u0435\u0432\u043d\u0430 \u0444\u0443\u0433\u0430\" width=\"704\" height=\"528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/valmargstone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/grass-joint-walk-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/valmargstone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/grass-joint-walk-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/valmargstone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/grass-joint-walk-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/valmargstone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/grass-joint-walk-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/valmargstone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/grass-joint-walk-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 704px) 100vw, 704px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>It is important to level and process the terrain first<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In order to be able to build paths so that they do not bend and are easy to pass, it is recommended to level the terrain if it is not flat.&nbsp;You can do this with a&nbsp;hoe.&nbsp;Once leveled, the terrain should be well trodden.<\/p>\n<p>If the place where you will lay the paths is overgrown with grass, you must clean the terrain from it.&nbsp;Then ryegrass seeds can be easily planted in the joints between the already laid slabs to grow grass, which will freshen them up.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2877\" src=\"https:\/\/valmargstone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Pathway.jpg\" alt=\"\u043a\u0430\u043a \u0441\u0435 \u043f\u043e\u043b\u0430\u0433\u0430\u0442 \u043a\u0430\u043c\u044a\u043d\u0438 \u0437\u0430 \u043f\u044a\u0442\u0435\u043a\u0430\" width=\"701\" height=\"421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/valmargstone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Pathway.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/valmargstone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Pathway-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/valmargstone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Pathway-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 701px) 100vw, 701px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Laying a layer of sand and gravel<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In order to achieve greater stability of the stone slab paths, it is better to apply a layer of sand or gravel mixed with clay soil.&nbsp;This layer has another function &#8211; it will provide sufficient depth for the penetration of the roots of herbaceous plants.&nbsp;For even better leveling, apply a thin layer of sand only.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2880\" src=\"https:\/\/valmargstone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/2106_LaySteppingStones_24.jpg\" alt=\"\u0438\u0437\u0433\u0440\u0430\u0436\u0434\u0430\u043d\u0435 \u043d\u0430 \u043d\u0430\u0441\u0442\u0438\u043b\u043a\u0430 \u0441 \u043a\u0430\u043c\u044a\u043a\" width=\"698\" height=\"419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/valmargstone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/2106_LaySteppingStones_24.jpg 470w, https:\/\/valmargstone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/2106_LaySteppingStones_24-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 698px) 100vw, 698px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>The choice of stone slabs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Stone slabs are a strong material, characterized by high resistance to weather conditions.&nbsp;With gneiss from&nbsp;Valmarg&nbsp;Stone, especially with&nbsp;polygonal&nbsp;slabs, you will achieve the ancient look of stone paths in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/valmargstone.com\/en\/%d0%b8%d0%25%d0%b0%d0%b9%d0%bb%d0%be%d0%b2%d0%b3%d1%80%d0%b0%d0%b4%d1%81%d0%ba%d0%b8-%d0%b3%d0%bd%d0%b0%d0%b9%d1%81\/%d0%be%d0%b1%d0%bb%d0%b8%d1%86%d0%be%d0%b2%d0%b0%d0%b9%d1%82%d0%b5-%d1%81%d1%82%d0%b5%d0%bd%d0%b8%d1%82%d0%b5-%d0%bd%d0%b0-%d0%b4%d0%be%d0%bc%d0%b0-%d1%81-%d0%b8%d0%b2%d0%b0%d0%b9%d0%bb%d0%be%d0%b2\/\">Bulgarian houses<\/a>&nbsp;and you will be able to choose from both colors of gneiss to suit the overall environment and your preferences.&nbsp;To make walking easier, especially if there are young children and elderly, choose smaller slabs.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Arrange the plates so that the face side is up.&nbsp;You can roughly group the&nbsp;polygonal&nbsp;tiles, but in the process of laying you may need to rearrange them to achieve a better shape and more convenience.&nbsp;It is important to spend enough time for the arrangement, so you will ensure comfort for walking on the paths.&nbsp;Individual slabs should not protrude above the general level.&nbsp;Then, when the grass between them sprouts and reaches a great height, you will have to mow it, and the different level of the tiles will make it difficult.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2881\" src=\"https:\/\/valmargstone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/13590474_996214193830723_3090316199913572007_nov2.jpg\" alt=\"\u043d\u0435\u043e\u0444\u043e\u0440\u043c\u0435\u043d \u0433\u043d\u0430\u0439\u0441 \u0437\u0430 \u043d\u0430\u0441\u0442\u0438\u043b\u043a\u0430\" width=\"706\" height=\"397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/valmargstone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/13590474_996214193830723_3090316199913572007_nov2.jpg 960w, https:\/\/valmargstone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/13590474_996214193830723_3090316199913572007_nov2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/valmargstone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/13590474_996214193830723_3090316199913572007_nov2-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 706px) 100vw, 706px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>The joints between the stone slabs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We recommend that you leave joints between the tiles with a maximum width of 10 cm. Wider joints will make it difficult to walk on the paths.<\/p>\n<p>Pour soil into the joints to 2\/3 of the depth and sow the grass seeds.&nbsp;It is good to add fertilizer to nourish.&nbsp;Water regularly.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2882\" src=\"https:\/\/valmargstone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/f223b7958cc0401659b61bee18414a3b.jpg\" alt=\"\u0442\u0440\u0435\u0432\u043d\u0430 \u0444\u0443\u0433\u0430 \u0437\u0430 \u043f\u044a\u0442\u0435\u043a\u0430 \u043e\u0442 \u0433\u043d\u0430\u0439\u0441\" width=\"704\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/valmargstone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/f223b7958cc0401659b61bee18414a3b.jpg 800w, https:\/\/valmargstone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/f223b7958cc0401659b61bee18414a3b-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/valmargstone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/f223b7958cc0401659b61bee18414a3b-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 704px) 100vw, 704px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cleaning the grass joints<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For the good condition of the joints you need to clean them regularly from plant debris and dirt.&nbsp;You can easily clean them with a metal broom.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In addition to grass, the joint can be sown with seeds of low-stemmed covering flowers, herbs or spices.&nbsp;The effect is astounding!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2883\" src=\"https:\/\/valmargstone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/f57484ee14c460c5ee2b1962d7cebc15.png\" alt=\"\u043f\u044a\u0442\u0435\u043a\u0430 \u0441 \u0444\u0443\u0433\u0430 \u043e\u0442 \u0446\u0432\u0435\u0442\u044f\" width=\"701\" height=\"934\" srcset=\"https:\/\/valmargstone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/f57484ee14c460c5ee2b1962d7cebc15.png 736w, https:\/\/valmargstone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/f57484ee14c460c5ee2b1962d7cebc15-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 701px) 100vw, 701px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>If the whole yard is grassed<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In order to be able to visually separate the paths from the rest of the yard, you need to put curbs.&nbsp;For gneiss slab walkways, a curb of small pieces of gneiss, bones or pavers is suitable.&nbsp;They are easy to arrange and will form a spectacular border.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2884\" src=\"https:\/\/valmargstone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/836373110-1-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\u0431\u043e\u0440\u0434\u044e\u0440 \u0437\u0430 \u043f\u044a\u0442\u0435\u043a\u0430 \u043e\u0442 \u043a\u0430\u043c\u044a\u043a\" width=\"699\" height=\"524\" srcset=\"https:\/\/valmargstone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/836373110-1-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/valmargstone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/836373110-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/valmargstone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/836373110-1-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/valmargstone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/836373110-1.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 699px) 100vw, 699px\" \/><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Inspired by the traditional layout of the yards, more and more owners of houses with yards choose the&nbsp;paths of stone slabs, attractively outlined by a grass joint.&nbsp;These paths are much more beautiful than concrete ones because of the natural stone used.&nbsp;The additional framing with grass merges the exterior with the natural surroundings.&nbsp;Such paths are easy [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[30],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/valmargstone.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2875"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/valmargstone.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/valmargstone.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/valmargstone.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/valmargstone.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2875"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/valmargstone.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2875\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2916,"href":"https:\/\/valmargstone.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2875\/revisions\/2916"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/valmargstone.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2875"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/valmargstone.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2875"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/valmargstone.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2875"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}