Pavers & Stepping Stones

We recommend a mixture of equal parts water and white vinegar to lift those stubborn stains without using harsh chemicals that might hurt your grass. It’s a simple trick that works wonders on grease or leaf tannins that have sat too long on the surface. You just spray the solution on, let it sit for about ten minutes, and then give it a good scrub with a stiff nylon brush. Just be careful not to use this on anything made of limestone or marble, as the acid can eat away at the finish. For most concrete Pavers, a quick rinse with the garden hose afterward will leave them looking as good as the day you laid them. It’s a cheap, effective way to keep your patio looking sharp without a trip to the specialty store.

We’ve got the inventory and the advice you need right here at Nixa Hardware & Seed Co. so you can get your project finished before the next thunderstorm rolls in. It’s a lot easier to pull into our yard and grab the Stepping Stones you need than it is to wait weeks for a special order to show up at a big-box warehouse. We carry the sizes that actually make sense for a real Ozark backyard, and we’ve vetted the quality ourselves to make sure it stands up to the sun and the frost. Stop by and let us help you do the math on your layout so you get exactly what you need on the first trip.

We always tell people that the secret to a professional look is all in the base work, not the actual stones. You’ll want to dig down deep enough to put in a good six inches of compacted gravel followed by an inch of leveling sand. If you skip the prep, your Pavers will start to look like a mountain range after the first hard freeze and thaw cycle. Using a plate compactor is a lifesaver here, as it gets everything tight enough that nothing will shift under your feet. Once you have your layout set, just sweep some polymeric sand into the joints to lock everything in place. It’s a lot of digging and hauling, but a solid foundation is what keeps the weeds from taking over.