You’ve had that dirt path or dry patch of grass for ages and just don’t know what to do with it. Rain is wonderful, but not so much when you step out to your garden after a few showers and find your shoes soaked and caked in mud.
If any of the above situations apply to you, then you’re in need of a garden path, or, as I like to call them, the red carpets of the gardening world. Not only do garden paths create a cleaner and more organized way to maneuver around your yard, but they also create aesthetic lines to direct attention to focal points in your garden. We’ve compiled an array of garden paths you can build to give your garden the balance it deserves. For full tutorials, please click on the links directly below each picture.
Flagstone path
This eye-catching setup uses jagged flagstones, giving the path an alluring puzzle-like quality. The flagstones’ smooth qualities also make them easy to walk across. The picture below features gravel, but you can choose to surround the flagstones with other material like grass or mulch.
Log slice path
Give your backyard a woodsy touch with a log slice path. You’ll be tempted to hop across every time you see it!
Wood pallet footpath
It’s amazing what a few wooden boards can do for your garden. This simple wooden walkway projects a pleasing contrast between the wood and its surrounding elements. The process is simple and has long-lasting results.
Stepping stones
Concrete stepping stones are easy ways to create a garden path. However, you can make the process much more enjoyable by creating your own stepping stones! You can even get your family involved to add their own personal touches.
Use stencils to paint bold patterns on your stepping stones.
There’s something peaceful about including seaside elements in your garden. Install these seashell stepping stones for some maritime fun.
Recycle those porcelain plates you can’t get yourself to throw out by integrating them into your stepping stones.
Personalize your garden path even further by engraving names, dates, or other words or symbols that have significance to you.
Mosaic walkway
Have a go at these intricate pebble mosaics for a whimsical accent to your garden.
Mosaics are great because they can be made with almost anything. The path pictured below is made from recycled granite countertops.
Brick path
You can never go wrong with a classic brick walkway!
Eye-catching geometry
Lay out geometric designs for a contemporary style.
Remember, paths lead where you want them to. Weave your paths throughout your garden whichever way you like!
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