Flagstone

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Fire pits. Fire pits are a wonderful gathering area, and constructing a fire pit out of flagstone can create a very organic and natural appearance. Depending upon the design of your desired fire pit, this can be a DIY project or one that is commissioned out to a masonry or landscape crew.

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Retaining walls. Retaining walls are necessary when you have a slope, or when you'd like to create a grade change for a more dramatic appearance in your landscape. They are called retaining walls because they retain soil on one side.

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Steps. Flagstone steps in the garden create a very organic, natural look and can last for many years if built correctly. Unless the flagstone you are using is very big and thick, you will most likely need to mortar the pieces in place to create stable and secure steps. This is not a place where you can afford to have any shifting; people will be walking up and down these steps, after all. If you are dealing with a very sloping part of your landscape, it's best to hire pros to make sure the steps are built securely.

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