Smith managed to save 12 of the ficus trees after arranging a demonstration of Santa Monica’s rubber walkways. Public works officials from the county and from adjoining South Bay cities showed up.

Q. When we built our house 18 years ago, we installed a paver walkway from the front porch to the back deck, as well as a patio. There has been settling, weeds, and ants over the years, and ...

The pavers will be placed perpendicular to the walkway. The concept is simple, but to make it look good with little maintenance, the initial installation is tiring, backbreaking work. When you are ...

Place the pavers as close together as possible over the sand bed. Using the wooden handle end of a heavy maul, tap each paver lightly into the sand bed. Place some plastic edging against the outside ...

On top of the dirt, lay a two-inch thick layer of crushed rock. Use a piece of 2x10 lumber to make a spreader to roughly level the gravel bed next to the walkway.