Compacted decomposed granite ( aka DG, basically super fine gravel, looks and feels like fine sand with smaller than ¼” particles) is really comfortable to walk on. It’s used a lot in Mediterranean and Southwestern style garden designs. 4. Easy DIY Flagstone Garden Paths Set in Sand Source: Sunset Wood is a great material for design: it’s natural, eco-friendly and beautiful. Any outdoor spaces will benefit from natural-looking pathways, so wood is a great material to cover them. Such garden paths won’t last for centuries but they look very natural and charming, besides they harmonize the garden looks. Wooden garden paths will easily fit many styles: zen, rustic, modern, contemporary, minimalist, seaside and so on. Here are some ideas that may inspire you. Wooden Paths Pebble paths are great in the garden because they are decorative and hardwearing, but there are lots of ways to use them.

Most of us remember the sensation of stepping onto the boardwalk each season, the combination of rustic refinery and anticipation for the pleasures to come. Similarly, one might recall those autumnal strolls in the forest, and the wooden walkways that carried us over brook and stream. Why not impart some of those priceless sensations where your own personal abode is concerned? Cons: They need to be top-dressed every 1-3 years. If you need to shovel snow often, gravel is not the best choice. Not suitable for steep slopes. 3. Gravel Garden Path Variations Source: Bliss Garden Design | Karl GercensI just love how charming this easy DIY project turned out, and really adds a touch of rustic appeal to the garden, don’t you think? A bright and welcoming path leading to your front door is a welcome sight after a long day at work. It’ll take some time but get the whole family involved and design something really unusual. Stones are hardwearing so it’ll last and brighten your garden all year round. 18. Mould Concrete

Mark Lane, BBC Gardeners’ World presenter and Stannah’s Gardening Expertrecommends 'paving slabs rather than gravel, as little stones are very difficult for wheelchair wheels to navigate. Paving should be pointed with a minimum gap of 10mm. You want a firm, stable, non-slip surface. In some instances, anti-glare paving slabs are a good idea—especially for partially sighted or blind people.' And it’s built to last for an outdoor space, thanks to the top planks sitting on top of support planks! I found this design the best choice that lasts much longer than the previous designs. Stone has a lovely weathered character for garden landscaping ideas, and a great source is a reclamation yard, where you can choose your pieces that have character and color to suit your scheme. Natural stone is durable, and can be re-used and recycled. Always aim for local or sustainable choices from reputable suppliers. Using a piece of string I marked out the rough shape we had planned on our rough drawings. As above, this didn’t need to be precise as the build itself was going to be organic. You could also use a spray paint marker like this one. Step 3. Remove the turfOne of the cheapest and simplest ways to make a garden path is to use gravel or bark, which can be bought in bulk from most garden centres or DIY stores. Construction is fairly straightforward, requiring grass or soil to be removed where the pathway is to go, then control fabric put down on top to prevent weed-growth, with gravel or bark spread evenly on top. This garden-themed reclaimed wood walkway is rustic, easy to make, totally customizable and it works awesome! I love all the textures the rustic wood gives with the different plank treatments! A medium-sized gravel of around 10mm (a little over 3/8in) is considered the best choice. Go for varieties with smooth, rounded shapes where possible, for maximum comfort underfoot. The spring flowers happily pushed their way up in between the concrete stepping stones any which way they could. And weeds that compete for space. It was time to tap into the landscape designer in me and create a fresh and new garden walkway!

I like to angle some stencil images and even run off the edges of projects when attempting a random stamped look.To keep the weeds down, one could add some landscaping fabric first, then cover with some kind of cover such as mulch, pebbles, pea gravel, etc. These materials may also further protect the wood you will put down first. You may have seen the in-ground trampoline in some of the pictures. See how we installed this here: