Building steps in the garden can be fun and easy. They make it easier for children and elderly people to access your garden, plus they’re a great space for planting up, too! To build a garden step you need to find the right materials and decide which size of step you want to create. The most important thing is how you fix the step in place, so make sure that’s secured first before building up from there. The step-in the garden is a safe, fun and enjoyable project for school groups. It has been constructed for children. It can be used by children with disabilities and usable free of charge.
Build a step in your garden by mixing two parts cement and one part sand, and then pour the mixture into the prepared area. After 10 to 20 minutes of curing time, add another layer of cement that is only slightly larger than the design you have planned for your finished product. Place bricks or rocks over the top of this layer to fixate it in place.
A step in the garden is the perfect addition to any home. In this article, we’ll explain how to build a step in your own garden from start to finish.
Getting Started
- Go to the hardware store and buy the materials.
- Buy a step-by-step instruction book.
- Get a helper.
- Set aside a weekend to do it, but not during a heatwave or when it rains (because then you can’t work). Don’t forget to wear gloves and a hat, even if it’s hot outside—you don’t want sunburn on your face! Also, bring something like watermelon juice or orangeade in case you get thirsty while building the steps.
Digging the hole.
The next step is to dig the hole for the step. You can use a shovel or a trowel, but make sure you dig deep enough and wide enough to accommodate your step. You should also make sure that you’re digging in the right place: don’t want to hit any underground pipes or cables!
Next comes mixing up your cement mix; this is easy if you have access to power tools like a mixer or drill machine—but if not just mix thoroughly with water until it’s like thick cake batter (or thicker). Don’t forget: adding more water will make it thinner and less dense; so be careful not overdo it on the H20 stuff.
Now comes putting down some bricks at an angle so that they won’t fall over easily when someone steps on them—and pour some more concrete into the hole using wooden sticks or straws as guides for where each brick goes before laying them down carefully with trowels.
Pouring the cement.
- To make sure that your concrete is mixed correctly, follow these steps:
- Pour the cement into a wheelbarrow and add water. Make sure to add enough water so that it is slightly wet but not so much that the mixture becomes soupy or runny. This will prevent cracking in later steps.
- Mix thoroughly with a shovel until all ingredients are distributed evenly. You should be able to squeeze some out between your fingers and feel it stick together like clay instead of falling apart when touched. If this doesn’t happen, then you’ve added too much water—just add another bag of dry mix back into your mixture until it feels right.
Adding the bricks.
After placing the string, you can begin laying bricks. Make sure that they are level and straight. You should also ensure that they are tightly packed together so that rainwater doesn’t get in between them.
If you’re using concrete for your step, make sure you’ve got enough mortar to fill in all the gaps between each brick.
Finishing up.
- Make sure to clean up.
- Remove any excess cement, bricks, dirt, water and/or sand.
- Remove any excess wood if you used it for your steps.
Be patient with yourself, it takes a while to do it right
It takes time to do things right. Be patient with yourself as you learn, and don’t be afraid to ask for help when you need it. Don’t rush through the process of building a step in your garden. Take your time, don’t be afraid of making mistakes, and remember that any mistakes can be fixed if you have patience.
Final words
Building a new set of stairs in your garden is a great way to add value to your home and create a space where you can enjoy the outdoors. If you follow these steps, you’ll find that building this type of structure is easier than ever before.
