Landscaping Walks & Pathways

having the area around your house lit is important. It can detour burglars from coming into your house and it can also help prevent accidents. If you have a outdoor lighting around your house you...

If you have moss rock in your garden or around your home as part of the landscaping, then you know how much beauty a well-aged moss rock can add to your exterior. You also probably want it to...

This is how to make a flagstone sidewalk using concrete to make the flagstones. It also describes the way to make the molds for the flagstones. How to create a non-skid surface on concrete.

Add a prehistoric accent to your landscape with an ambling pathway of dinosaur tracks. These concrete stepping stones are a fun and easy garden project for paleontologists of all ages.

its a beautiful way to introduce your house. The way it look is both different but pretty.

Often concrete develops various sized cracks that look like miniature streams. These crack can lead to even further damage to the concrete. Their irregular shapes make it difficult to use with...

Have you a concrete walk that is straight or turns a corner and you don't particularly like the look ?....Desire a flagstone walk instead, but don't want to lose the existing walk? This article...

Do you have a water connection (hose bib) in an area that is difficult to get to? Does your hose bib drip or leak on the ground making it a headache to get to it? This little project is for...

Rubber sidewalks are a natural outgrowth from the recycled tires that have been used in playgrounds over the past few years. Here are some tips on how you can use a rubber sidewalk in your...

When designing your stepping stone path keep in mind that paths with gentle curves or bends are usually more attractive then straight ones. The distance between the stones is also a very important...

In this article you will learn how to build a base for a paver sidewalk, lay pavers, cut in the pavers, and make any final adjustments before grouting in the pavers.

How to clean and remove moss, weeds from between cracks, foot traffic dirt, splashed paint, oil stains, rust stains and tire marks from paver, brick and paved stone driveways and walkways by...

Been to a Garden Show and looked at a Flagstone Walk display? Or visited a city park and noted how a stone walk adds to the aura of the environment? Wished you had one in your yard? This article...

If you are thinking of using pavers to add a unique patio, sidewalk or driveway. Follow these simple instructions for a DIY project

Building a path adds interest and value to your home. In the past paths usually involved paving over the ground, but today we realize that an eco-friendly path is permeable. This article will...

Do you have an old brick walkway that is uneven and needs to be redone? Well if your answer is yes then you are in luck! The walkway design is called herringbone. You will save a ton of money by...

Stepping Stones are a great addition to any backyard. They add to the appearance of your home and are very useful. Of course they keep you out of mud puddles when it rains. They can be round or...

Need a nice sidewalk to walk from the back door to your garden area? Building a flagstone walkway will add beauty and charm to your backyard summer landscape. Here is how to build a flagstone...

A pergola is a shade cover or an arbor that leads from one place in the garden to another. It can be designed in many forms with many different materials. Here is some information on how to...

Are you tired of having people walk all over your lawn? I sure was, so we made a stone walkway. It wasn't the easiest task in the world, but it wasn't the hardest either.

Redwood planks make a beautiful garden path. This plan requires no construction and is moveable so if your garden plan changes your path can change right along with it. The only power tool you...

Establishing a crisp edge to a garden, to show a distinction between the grass and the garden’s soil can be accomplished with a shovel, spade, or power edger/trencher. The process is best done on...

A stone walkway is an easy way to add both elegance and function to your yard. Fortunately it is a relatively strait forward procedure to make a stone walkway.

Basically there are two ways that you can lay a flagstone walkway. You can use the wet construction method meaning you will set the stone in concrete or mortar or you can use the dry construction...

Walking in a wooded area is no fun if dealing with ticks, brambles, poison ivy or snakes. By making a walking trail you have more time enjoying nature close at hand. So here is how to make a...

If you are bored of the look of traditional concrete and would like to change your walkway or basement floors appearance this article is for you!

Create a beautiful stone walkway that leads to where ever you desire. Take these steps and use them as is or modify the materials to create a design of your own.

Do you love the look of a Cobbled Stone walk or driveway? Or would you like to Brick or Cobblestone your walkways to match your driveway and your walk... This is a simple old world method that...

You have decided the yard needs a little make over, but you want to save some money, soak up some rays and do it yourself. Before any preparation begins it is a good idea to research material...

No one should shovel snow. It doesn't matter who you are. Sure, every year you hear the weatherman on TV warning you not to shovel, especially not the elderly, or anyone with a heart condition. ...

Attractive and functional landscape lighting is a great way to enhance your home. By avoiding basic landscape lighting mistakes, you can add beauty, safety and value to your property. Outdoor...

Have you ever wanted that mellow-aged look of Moss growing between the Flagstones of a cool/shaded walkway? You can add it to soften the look of new construction, as well. Get ready for a little...

Making a mallet at home is not a difficult task, if you have a few basic tools. The type of homemade mallet you want to make will be determined by its use.

We have built many brick driveways, patios, and sidewalks in the past, all use the same principles, however driveways need a thicker base of gravel. Here are some basic guidelines to follow; Note...

There are several ways to build a brick walkway. The two most common methods are by cementing bricks into a unified surface and by laying them 'on sand'.

There are a number of advantages to building a walkway in your landscape without cementing it in place. Some pluses are that you can put in less labor to build it, reduce the cost of...

This HOW TO will show you the landscaping benefits of using a Millstone embedded in a walkway. Think "WOW!" factor when landscaping your home.

Are you thinking of yard landscaping before the holidays? Creating a new walkway for guests to enter your home or stroll through your garden has never been easier! Paving stones of various...

A pergola is an arbor-like structure that leads from one place to another. You will need some space if you want to use one in your landscape. There are lots of styles and materials you can use to...

Polystyrene, in its' myriad forms, is hard to avoid and there are currently few recycling or re-use option. There are some approaches that will lessen the impact.

This is an easy project that will enhance the appearance of your property.

There are many ways to build steps in your landscape that can enhance the beauty of your garden. Casting concrete stairs is only one solution. Here are some more artistic ways to build stairs in...

Paths can not only be useful in the landscape, they can lead you from one space to another. They can save your lawn from having worn out trails and guide the walker through delicate parts of the...

A gravel path will connect your patios with your gardens and it will make your landscape more eye appealing. If you are interested in a gravel path for your yard, then this is the perfect DIY...

Gravel sizes are determined by a couple of different factors. If you are new to landscaping or driveway construction, you may not have even realized there are different sizes of gravel. If you are...

Gravel driveways are very common all over the world. Whether you live in a small town, a farm area, or a town that doesn't require cement, gravel driveways are necessary for adequate parking. You...

You may have noticed dark spots or discoloration in your outdoor concrete. This is known as "mottled or pinto concrete". Many things can cause this to happen such as the concrete to...