Landscaping Walks & Pathways

Gravel paths and patios are terrific ways to improve your outdoor space. There is no messy concrete to pour, and no back-breaking lifting as with stone work. You are also free to create much more...

Hand-laid garden tiles offer an easy, yet attractive, means of forming a walkway or rustic patio area in your garden. Laying your own tiles requires little more than a few pavers, some imagination...

Rock paths make for attractive walkways. They also drain water well after storms and provide good traction. Like most projects, however, both the quality of the path and its longevity are...

A walkway can lend ambiance and a bit of visual interest to any garden. It can define different areas in the garden or lead to a focal point like a seating area, reflecting pool or pergola....

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...

An easy way to make a garden path or informal walkway is to simply dump dry concrete on the ground and water it with a water hose. There are a few tricks to making it look good, but it really is...

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...

Flagstone pathways can be a nice addition to any garden or yard. The irregular stone has a natural look and feel, and comes in many colors and sizes. A flagstone pathway can solve many...

Looking to save money by delivering and laying your own asphalt path? If so, it is very easy to do with the right tools and proper preparation of the site.

The process of making a path or walkway can be broken into three stages. Stage one is planning---deciding where it is going to go and what kind of walkway it will be. The second stage is the...

"Zero footprint" is a phrase that refers to carbon neutrality. This means that a zero footprint path is one that is created in a way that it does not use more carbon than it absorbs. Forget...

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...

Your garden is the perfect place to show your sense of style, ease and creativity. Why not use some gravel to highlight your space? With so many options available to you, the possibilities are...

Designing a great walkway for a home requires planning, measuring and observing before actually putting in the walkway. A well-planned walkway will enhance the appearance of the home's front plus...

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...

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...

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.

Soften your landscape with stone. A flagstone path curving to a gazebo or winding to flower garden is a natural pied piper, enticing visitors to various focal points of your property. With...

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

Tired of taking the beaten path through your yard? Weary of weeding gravel pathways? A flagstone walkway is an excellent way to bring beauty and functionality to your landscape without spending a...

A strolling garden is basically a garden walk in which visitors are taken around a deliberately designed pathway to observe the various changing vistas and set views designed for that purpose....

Garden paths are hard-working surfaces. They carry not only foot traffic, but often wheelbarrows, heavily loaded sack trolleys and bicycles, too. They may also be required to permit the regular...

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...

It isn’t necessary to be skilled at Old-World stone masonry to lay a beautiful stone pathway. If you’re fortunate enough to have a strong back and a great eye for jigsaw puzzles, you...

Hoggin is a combination of gravel, sand and clay. It's used for many garden paths because it is simple to care for and water can drain easily preventing erosion. It is not recommended for...

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...

Cobblestone is a beautiful and historic stone that will add a cozy character to your backyard or area. Cobblestone is available in a variety of colors, styles and shapes. Create a beautiful design...

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...

Laying out a curving path so that it looks good with the topography that it passes over can be a challenge. Here's a method of laying out a path so that you can experiment with the shape and...