Pathways are an often-overlooked aspect of an outdoor space, but are an essential part of any garden design. These avenues can be used to connect or divide garden rooms, provide a way to get to different parts of the yard, and allow access to garden beds for maintenance chores.
A well-designed garden path adds curb appeal, provides safe, easy access to your home and through your yard, and integrates the outdoor space with your home’s interior. These thoroughfares are not just a way to get from one place to another; they can be just as beautiful as they are functional. Here are tips and design ideas for creating stylish paths to augment your own landscape.
Most designers agree that garden paths are more than just a functional route from house to shed, patio or pool. They are an integral part of the overall design of a garden.
When you’re choosing the right path for your garden, think about the practicalities – accessibility and any drainage issues – as well as the aesthetics. Take into consideration the local brick and stonework and do mix materials, but limit your palette to two or three surface types.
Instead of an expensive, labor-intensive formal path, save money and time with one of these casual garden paths. These walkway ideas will blend in better and will look like they’ve been in your garden forever.
The materials used for garden paths are gravel, bricks, paving stones, & crazy pavings. Although concrete is not used for garden paths, it is possible to have concrete paving. This can be made attractive by drawing crazy patterns of artificial crevices over the flat surface before the concrete solidifies.
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