That's a bit deceptive. I built the step from the ground level up so there was no digging, just infill and leaving holes the right size.
We also have "other" found and reclaimed objects, stones, tiles, slabs and cobbles which we're either planning on replacing the bricks with at random around the patio or create a flow of pattern along walking paths with a central, circular bit to echo the circular pavers you can see in the background. That's all for next year of course, too cold and wet now.
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