How To Use Pavers In Small Spaces

Did you know that laying stones in small gardens can actually make your space appear bigger? Pavers can also help to make a small space look cosy and inviting while also minimising the maintenance, such as mowing or plant care, needed. If you have a small area that you want to transform into a perfectly paved patio, there are a number of different paver tricks you can use to give an illusion of expansive space in your garden.

Pavers can also be used as small, enchanting details in various spots around the garden. If you don't have the space for a fully fledged patio but want the formality and order pavers give a landscape, you could try laying stones as decorative and functional garden bed borders or in circles around single trees. Using formal, constructed touches such as natural stone pavers in your garden can reinforce the landscape design and transform the space from ordinary to spectacular.

Intricate patterns can look fantastic in small spaces. To fill in a small patio or courtyard, consider laying pavers in a herringbone or stepped design, or even create your own design for the space. You will probably need a tile or paver saw to cut the edge pavers to size for a polished look. This requires quite a bit of precision but is worth it in the end as you have a beautiful and fascinating focal point in your garden, made simply with stones. Alternatively, you can use large pavers to make your small space seem larger.

In a busy garden, filled to the brim with plants, narrow paved pathways can be a beautiful way of making it easier to navigate the space. You don't need to use heaps of pavers to achieve a stunning effect, instead try laying a pathway with only three or four stones across. For the best effect, use distinctive natural stones such as travertine, limestone or quartzite laid close together to discourage weeds.

You can even build a small herb garden with pavers. Formal and traditional herb garden designs use stones to mark out different sections in the garden and provide convenient pathways for the gardener. You can build a herb garden in a radial design with paved borders and pavers at the centre, perfect for supporting a central water feature or garden bench. Try introducing a contemporary look to your traditional herb garden design by using sleek grey travertine pavers along the borders.