With proper programming of the irrigation controller, you can in many cases run the stations 1 after another for 20-25 minutes, then have the irrigation controller go into a rest period for 30-45 minutes. This will allow for the well to recover. You may find that you may be watering every other day, but this will force the roots of your plant material and lawn down deep. Also when you program the irrigation controller make sure it is not running during the high usage times for your home.

If the pathway is to be in the lawn area, you will dig down and set the flagstone with the crown of the grass. If the pathway is to be set where there is loose ground, you will place 2 inches of crushed gravel, top coat with fine sand and secure flagstone on top of sand.