The choices that need to be made as you consider your project are: style of stone, style of header (if used), color of stone, laying pattern, type of joint sand, style of edge restraint, and whether to use a sealer.

Keep in mind the following guidelines as you make your decisions:

• Larger stones such as Arena Stone, Park Stone, and Plaza Stone are not recommended for driveways, due to their shifting tendencies.
• Heavily textured stones, such as Granite Stone, need extra care when being compacted during the installation process.
• Small stones offer more interlocking strength.
• Borders of the same color of stone will blend with the main field of stones, while borders with a different color of stone will contrast and highlight the main field of paving stones.
• The colors in the areas surrounding your hardscapes project need to be considered when choosing a paving stone or retaining wall color. The stone colors don’t need to match exactly, but they should complement the surroundings.
• Interlocking or irregular patterns add more surface strength and shifting resistance.
• The smaller stones will tend to make a small area look bigger.