Landscape Construction Terms (Pavers)

Screenings/sand

• A base material under pavers and to fill cracks between pavers.

• A type of decorative gravel used in landscaping.

• A material used for making concrete blocks.

• A type of sand used for beach volleyball courts.

Base Material

• #57 stone

• #34 gravel

• #3 limestone

• #10 sand

Screed

• A type of flooring material used in construction.

• A board used to create an even surface for laying paving materials.

• A tool for measuring distances in carpentry.

• A decorative element in interior design.

Pavers

• A type of flooring made from wood.

• A solid brick used for walks and patios.

• A type of paint used for outdoor surfaces.

• A decorative element in landscaping.

Edging material

• Material used to hold pavers or mulch in place, often made of plastic or wood.

• A type of fertilizer used for garden beds.

• A decorative stone used for landscaping.

• A type of paint used for outdoor furniture.

Dry stack stone

• Stone laid without using mortar joints to make walls.

• Stone that is used to create decorative pathways.

• Stone that is mixed with cement to form concrete.

• Stone that is used primarily for roofing materials.

Tamp/plate compactor

• Used to pack screenings to provide a solid base to retaining walls and patios.

• Used for mixing concrete and mortar.

• Used to cut and shape bricks and stones.

• Used to level and smooth out soil surfaces.

Woods

• Railroad ties, treated lumber used as edging material or for retaining walls.

• A type of tree commonly found in forests.

• A material used for making furniture and cabinets.

• A natural resource used for paper production.

Mason’s twine

• Used when excavating the site to help determine depth; used to help lay out hardscape areas.

• A type of rope used for tying plants to stakes.

• A decorative string used for crafting and gift wrapping.

• A heavy-duty cord used for pulling large objects.

Stakes

• Used to lay out excavation site and to stake/guy trees.

• Used for measuring distances in construction.

• Used to support heavy machinery during excavation.

• Used to mark boundaries for landscaping.