laying a stone patio -- how much gravel to put down How much gravel (inches) should be laid as the base for a stone patio (presumably tamped down, covered by sand, tamped down, and then putting stone ...

Dear James: We have a deck, but would also like to build a patio near our flower gardens. What are some of the best patio materials to make a durable, attractive patio?—Emma D. Dear Emma: The most ...