Pebbles are a beautiful part of any modern gardens. They have been known to be effective in enhancing any planting scheme. Furthermore, wherever pebbles are placed, it is almost impossible to see a weed growing.
Prepare the site
The first question that you need to ask yourself is how do I prepare the site? This determines whether or not you are going to be successful in your endeavor. A solid base is a requirement in this process. Depending on the type of traffic that will use it, you may have to do a lot of work. The top soil needs to be removed, and the site leveled to solid subsoil. The underlying point is that the base mus be designed in such a way that it is capable of withstanding the whatever pressure that is to be exerted on it.
Another important thing that you need to note about designing the base is that the edges of the mosaic are in most cases prone to damages. To prevent this problem, you need to make sure there is a stout edging of bricks to make the edges stronger. Be sure to make use of the standard concrete for a strong foundation.
Determine the numbers of pebbles that you need
After ensuring that you have a strong base, the next thing is to determine the number of pebbles that you need. It is simply calculating the number of pebbles that you need. All you that you need to do is to make trial in the sand and count the numbers of pebbles used. This is useful has it will help you to check whether the pattern that you have in mind is credible.
Making use of the available pebbles
One thing that you need to understand is that there will always be a variation in shape and size of the pebbles. However, if you are lucky to have collected them on your own, you may achieve the uniformity that is required. Take time enough time to properly sought the pebbles and ensure that you discard the ones that are not in the shape that is not desirable.
Determine the way up should a pebble be
Every pebble has what we can describe has the best edge. In this case, you need to take note that an edge that has a protruding point will show less surface once the mosaic is finished and this will make it not to look so good.