Landscape Field Videos: How to Build a Patio

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How to Build a Patio: Part One

Welcome to this weeks video blog on How to Build a Patio. This is the first in a three part series on constructing a patio. Today, The Garden Continuum shows you how to prepare the base. Check back weekly to see the entire series! Read below to learn more about the project.

TGC broke ground on one of our annual community outreach projects. In 2007 we  were asked by members of The Medfield Historical Society and The Friends of the Dwight Derby House to consult with them on the existing landscape and the future development needs for the site. TGC donated a master plan which seeks to mitigate bad views, enhance existing landscape elements, and create spaces appropriate for hosting events both private and public. The ability to host events will bring much needed revenue to The Dwight Derby House to help maintain and further develop the site. We are very excited be installing a patio space off the exhibit room this year with generous donations from TGC, Ideal Paver Co., Van Berkam Nursery, Lovell's Nursery and D.F. Sullivan Inc. Check out the pics below!

 Front of the Dwight Derby House. Built circa 1651

The patio excavation begins!

 Checking the base depth

 TGC added ADS (advanced drainage system) to the downspouts in order to manage the rainwater and direct it away from the patio.

 The base is now ready for aggregate

Adding the aggregate and checking measurements with string-lines

 The base is done and ready for bedding sand. Check back next week to see part two of the series on How to Build a Patio!