Having a pathway through your garden provides an excellent way to
safely and comfortably walk through and enjoy and work on the
plants. You will avoid stepping in areas that you shouldn't, and
your shoes will remain dirt or mud free. The pathway can be made
with a variety of materials or in any number of shapes.
Your specific needs will dictate the shape of your pathway. The
material it is made out of should compliment the garden, as well
as the outside of your home. Examples of materials that you can
use are river stones, concrete moldings, bricks, bark, or wood
chips.
River stones are usually smooth, and can come in a variety of
sizes. The most typical size for stones for a garden pathway is
at least 6 inches in diameter. It works well to bury the stones
a little bit to make the path look like the bottom of a river.
This adds a unique look, and you can create a winding pathway
that will give the free feeling of a winding river.
concrete moldings are rather cheap. You have the choice of
purchasing pre-made stones or buying a mold and making your own
stones with concrete. The molds come in different sizes and
shapes, so you'll have plenty of options. After the mold is
made, you can paint designs onto the stones for added style. You
can add things to the bottom of the mold as well to create a
decorative touch. Adding dried flowers, for example, will add
texture to each stone that is created. You can also add sea
glass or smaller, decorative rocks.
If your home is made of brick, or if your garden is formal,
bricks are a great option for a garden path. If you're not
careful, the bricks can look too rigid and predictable, but you
can certainly be creative and make a unique brick path. You can
choose bricks of different colors, or create patterns with the
bricks. You can even make them into shapes and put flowering
ground cover in between the individual bricks. As you can see,
brick pathways can be much more than simple, plain rectangles.
On the other hand, if you want an informal pathway, bark or
woodchips work very well. They are more temporary since they can
be washed away or will decompose over time, but it is cheap and
looks very natural. Any of the above materials can be used based
on your specific needs and taste of style.
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