What can I use to put Between the stones in my yard?

I think it'll look great if you fill the space with some small, smooth colored rocks... or even gravel. Good luck!

That is what I think too...thanks for the input.

You could also use living green moss, giving the walkway an aged look.

oh......that is a good idea. Thanks

Before you put the small stones down, make sure you put weed fabric down (Home Depot) The small stones will just sink into the existing soil in time and you will be replacing them constantly, more so if you have sandy soil.

good idea! sounds like you have the voice of experience. Thanks

Just like any walk way the prep makes a difference how long it will last. Large flat rocks should be put on a bed of chat or sand. Weed fabric can be used also but still need something to level the stones on. Depending on the gaps you could plant moss or something similar between or just put sand in the gaps. Good luck with your project. You may still get weeds in sand, seed just seems to blow in from other places.

thanks for the advice!

I found that stones however pretty tend to migrate everywhere except where you want them. My suggestion is to plant the herb thyme. Once the seeds grow, it not only smells good, but is so hardy that you can walk on it, it takes a beating. Also is great as a seasoning. It requires no maintenance. Good luck.

Depending the color of the stones & the space between them, I'd suggest mortar or pebbles. If you go with sand or pebbles, apply a resin coat to it to prevent migration of the sand particles or pebbles (same stuff used in pebbled driveways)

I'd love to see a picture when you decide which way to go.

I would use sandy soil - or sand mixed with small gravel - if you use small rocks alone, they scatter and come lose and you'll be sweeping forever! Sand or soil will settle and yes - you might have a few weeds - but HOT water and vinegar will kill them naturally... good luck.

If you place gravel in the area, that means that you don't want any flowers, right? Or you may lay some brown paper down first, then some gravel, to help eliminate the weeds that may grow up. Best wishes.

Sand will work, or you can pay a little more for sand that contains concrete; then you can spray it with water and it will set up. I just used sand here but I'm planning to do the concrete so I can sweep up the pine needles that constantly fall from the tree. I got the rocks free from Craigslist. If your spaces are large enough for broken bricks, it's pretty easy to get them free from Craigslist too.

If the area is shaded, the herb sweet woodruff would do well and smell wonerful.

yes, it is shaded...I will look into that. Thanks

Here I have rubber curbing border, weed matting, purchased bags of crushed rock for under stepping stones, (setting step stone onto crushed rock so they will not move for they are on a slope, then putting decorative river rocks all over and around the stepping stones. The photos will explain. I wanted safety and low maintenance. (The deck is composite wood on footers and framing.) Mine was a nasty drainage, washing out dirt, so I also installed a French drain to carry the water, disbursing it, instead of causing wash out from my downspout.

You have many different options online by just search, how to make a stepping stone patio or walkway. The rewards of the proper installation, is key. (I find an occasional cleaning with a leaf blower keeps it looking good. Sweet Jasmine planted on arbor has yellow flower and leaves a wonderful aroma when blooming.

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I have found that sand and/or pea gravel either migrates or encourage germinating weeds. I discovered paver base recently. It is mostly rock dust that will compact and harden to an almost concrete surface. It is sold to be used under pavers but I plan to use it in large spaces between my stones as well. At around $3 to $4 a bag it is less expensive the the polymer sand ($15) used between pavers or stones. It can be swept or hosed to keep clean of accumulating dust and seeds.