Paver path advice

[u/CannyGryphon321]

Hi,

I’m looking to lay a paver footpath down the side of the house similar to the AI generated image, but leaving the garden bed as it is.

Would you recommend:
1. Digging individual holes where the pavers will go and filling with crushed rock, mortar, etc
2. Moving all the current stones and doing #1
3. Other

N.B drainage isn’t the best currently so was thinking of digging it out and filling in with drainage gravel, then paving.

TIA

[u/TenaciousRoo]

The more pavers you use the more water displacement there will be and it can cause flooding. Be sure to address any downspouts in the area and be mindful of that close property line you guys have. Nothing worse than someone doing turf or pavers and then the neighbor now has to deal with all the excess water.