Landscaping Walks & Pathways

Pavers are made of materials such as stone or brick. Pavers are commonly used to create walkways, driveways and patios. It is annoying to install pavers and then watch grass spring up between the...

A brick pathway can add charm and elegance to almost any yard or landscaping plan. A brick-in-mortar path should be installed by a professional or other trained brick mason. A brick-in-sand path...

A clean sidewalk is often the first impression visitors have of your home or business. Removing ugly stains from concrete sidewalks can be time consuming but well worth the effort, considering the...

Adding pathways between points of interest adds beauty and easy access to the garden. However, pathways should be level and wide enough for garden tools such as wheelbarrows. Paths can be made by...

There are many different kinds of arch structures for gardens and landscaping. Gardeners can choose from wrought iron, cedar, metal wire or natural materials, with intricate or plain designs....

Faux rock is becoming a viable alternative to real rock or stone when laying a walkway or patio. The rocks are set without mortar, which makes installation simple and straightforward. Depending on...

Steps provide an easy way to get down a hill. With a little know-how and a lot of elbow grease, you can build steps from concrete to complete a walkway or path. Once in place, properly installed...

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...

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.

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...

Colored concrete pavers add visual interest to your garden path, driveway or patio. Create colorful patterns of your own design or use a monochrome approach. Making the pavers yourself is a way to...

Your walkway gives visitors their first impression of your home. Brick pavers can make the difference between an ordinary walkway and stunning curb appeal. To ensure that your driveway turns out...

Concrete retaining walls are built primarily to hold back a wall of dirt that without the wall would fall or slide into a natural slope. Retaining walls are commonplace in mountain communities...

Wooden landscape edging for straight runs can be lengths of stock lumber laid on their narrow edges. You can also use landscape timbers, railroad ties or leftover post ends from a fencing project....

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...

It is peaceful and relaxing to walk through a beautiful, sloping flower garden. But without steps on a steep slope, it can feel more like a mountain hike than a stroll. Making the steps takes some...

Stamped concrete is a inexpensive alternative to stone or brick walkways when you don't have the resources to do a full rock pathway. The concrete can be stamped in designs that you like and can...

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...

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.

There are several ways to make a walkway up a hillside. One that gives a rugged, rustic look is a set of split log steps, complete with a grapevine handrail. If the logs are heat-treated and then...

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 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...

Paving stones can be used to create beautiful additions to your landscape. Whether you want a new walkway, patio or driveway, paving stones can be used to make a durable and eye catching project....

Use a flagstone path for a simple, beautiful walkway in your garden. A flagstone path uses just sand and water. It's more durable than concrete or paved paths, and resists weeds. A sand-set path...

Adding a wooden path to the landscape can add interest and beauty. There are a few things to consider, such as the very wood you use as well as whether or not your area of the country experiences...

Adding light to a pathway adds a touch of elegance to landscapes. Well-lit homes and lawns also deter burglars and intruders. Lighting a pathway can be a difficult task, but with the right...

Using bricks or pavers to build your home's walkway adds an elegant touch to your home that concrete or asphalt cannot match. Plus, bricks are available in such a wide range of colors they can...

Over time, a neat, smooth gravel path can become bumpy and clogged with dirt and weeds. A good path requires a solid base--either of tamped-down sand or coarse gravel--that is covered by landscape...

Sealing a driveway doesn't significantly prolong its life, but promptly filling cracks and holes and cleaning up oil spills do. Although you would typically handle fixes in the summer when you...

Each spring, as the ground heaves with each freezing and thaw, some of the bricks on a patio or walkway can become damaged or simply pushed out of place. Whether the bricks are set in sand or in...

Be sure you're using paving bricks and not regular bricks. Pavers are resistant to spalling - flaking caused by moisture and cold. Modular bricks are even better and are recommended in areas that...