Forget concrete slabs — after a while, even the most beautifully laid down pavers can start looking monotonous. Worse, if you don't take charge, Mother Nature converts all those gaping spaces between ...

The way to soften the look and feel of a terrace paved with brick or stone is to lay the pavers in sand and grow plants in the joints. Plants suitable for such a site must be low-growing, tolerant of ...

Planting ground covers between pavers can add a delicate, organic element to your patios, walkways, and garden borders. However, doing so requires plants that are low-growing, sturdy enough to stand ...

Ever find yourself on Lincoln Memorial Drive, glance downward and see a carefully laid but perhaps somewhat lonely looking section of brick pavers? If so, have you given them a second thought? A first ...

Q: I love the look of colored brick for paving, including my driveway, sidewalks and patio. I’ve started to pay attention to older installations of colored concrete paving brick, and many look faded.

Q. Tim, I have a big decision to make and need your help. I love the look of colored brick for paving, including my driveway, sidewalks and patio. The issue is I’ve started to pay attention to older ...

This is my own front sidewalk. The brick pavers are fading. The brick I’m pointing to is sitting on top of the others. It’s original and has never been exposed to the weather. Look at what happens ...