Flagstone style path installation

[smithf36]

I am going to be installing a flagstone walk. I will be using Spring Hill Flagstone, which is about 2-2 1/2 inches thick and fairly consistent. I am installing them by digging out the sod/soil to about 4-5 inches, installing a compacted 2" base of stone and then using a layer of sand to level the flagstone - much like installing pavers. My question is this: What product should I use to fill in around, in the cracks of the flag stone? Just more sand, or gravel or what looks good. I don't intend on the cracks being bigger than an inch or so. I am also using a plastic paver edging to hold the turf back so it does't grow into the walk. Any suggestions or comments would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Joe Smith
Earthscapes, Inc.

[blafleur]

You can use sand if runoff wont cause a problem. I have used pea gravel and decomposed granite. I personally prefer decomposed granite, which I also use as a base.

Bryan

[Turfdude]

For bluestone, its okay to use a modified, or quarry blend base, but you should then use stone dust/screenings for your final 3/4" - 1". This material is more suitable and matches color better too.

[neighborguy]

for all of our dry laid patios we use a mixture of portland cement and silica sand to fill joints. Sweep it in dry then lightly hose it down. Sometimes it takes a couples of applications to fill in completely but looks great.