If you have invested in a brick paving service for your home's landscape, you will of course want to take the best possible care of it and protect that investment. Pavers of all sorts can be used effectively in the home landscape to create paths, sitting areas, walls, and other hardscape accent points. Taking care of these pavers and stones is an ongoing project and is an important part of landscape maintenance and upkeep.

Here are three tips that can keep things looking great after you have brick paving service done for your yard.

Apply Sealants Every Few Years

Sealant is important for paver longevity as it helps to block the pores in the materials and keeps the pavers from absorbing water, fertilizers, and salts. It is generally recommended that a patio other paving accent area is due for a new coat of sealant every three years or so depending on the local environment. This is an important step to take to protect against discoloration, cracks, and breaking of the stones.

Check for Shifting and Settling

Right after installation, your brick paving service provider will likely make at least one return visit a week or so later to check for any issues with shifting and settling of the stones. It is important, however, that you continue to monitor for these issues in the long term as well. Soil can shift and settle over time and this can affect the balance and placements of your pavers in your landscape.

Maintain Grass and Plants Around Pavers

The final tip for maintaining your pavers is to take care of the area they are placed. In most cases, pavers and stones, as well as similar features cannot just be set down and then ignored or forgotten about. Grass and weeds growing between cracks, tree roots getting bigger, and other plant growth can directly impact the look and safety of your stone pavers as well.

With these tips in mind, you can be better prepared to make the most of the stone and brick paving services that you have done. Upkeep is necessary to prolong the longevity of these hardscape features, and it is an essential part of having them included in your home landscape design. If you have questions about existing paving, or are looking to add something new to your property, we would love to help!