Amateur Gardening

Replacing broken patio slabs

IT takes a bit of effort to replace broken slabs in paths or patios, but it’s a lot cheaper than having it all re-laid and it can transform a shabby outdoor space. This is best done when no frost is forecast for a few days. If sub-zero temperatures threaten, leave doing it until the weather warms up.

Measure and count the number of broken slabs, and buy replacements of exactly

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