Discover how to design that special garden walkway that will make your garden magical!
There are many kinds of garden pathways: straight, curved, ornate, simple.
The style choice is up to the designer.
I prefer garden paths that are simpler to create and dont require the use of cement.
However, there are also many stepping stone moulds that may require cement but are fairly easy to master.
First, I chose thirteen pieces of slate from the colors of slate available: purple red and blue.
Next, I varied the colors and sizes of the slate, spacing them about a foot apart.
I arranged them in the design that I liked to help visualize what the finished path would look like.
Next, I dug the stones in.
I dug about four inches deep under the perimeter of each stone and then just wiggled them in.
If any slate step was off center I leveled it by wedging small stones under the corners.
Brick walkways
Brick is also a neat option for a garden path.
Creating a brick pathway is not difficult.
I used left over bricks, which means that some of them were even broken but this didnt matter.
It just made the pathway more alluring.
I lined up the brick pieces where I wanted them to go to see how they would look.
I then dug an indenture under each one and dug them in.
These steps typically do involve the use of cement but provide step by step directions.
This option may be a better fit for someone aiming for a more distinctive flavor.
There are so many lovely niches for paths in a garden.
The decision is mine.
