Laying Flagstone Stepping Stones in a Lawn

Stepping stones protect your lawn from wear and add a natural, finished look.

Plan the spacing

Lay the stones on the grass first and walk the path. Most people are comfortable with 50 to 60 cm between centres.

Cut and dig

Cut around each stone with a spade, remove the turf and dig about 5 cm deeper than the stone.

Set each stone

Add a layer of sand, set the stone and tap it level with the lawn so your mower passes over it.