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gardening path ideas
November 4, 2014
Gardening

Down the Garden Path: Design the Perfect Path to Accent Your Property

Armchair philosophers say life is about the journey, not the destination. When it comes to garden path design, however, it’s definitely about both.

Most beautiful gardens include garden paths that please the eye, invite a stroll around the property, and accent the landscape. A well-designed, well-built garden path can be a work of art all on its own.

Read on to learn about how to build a garden path.

Wooden Paths

A wooden boardwalk-style garden path is a good option for properties with slopes because it works well for step-down terraced paths. It’s also ideal for wet areas because a wooden boardwalk elevates walkers above the soggy ground.

Wood is also much lighter and easier to haul around than natural stone. The Family Handyman Magazine has a step-by-step guide for building a wooden boardwalk-style path here.

Brick Paths

Brick paths give a certain rustic, cabin-in-the-woods charm to your property. Bricks also offer a lot of flexibility in the shape of your path.

Since they are small and easy to pattern into curves or angles, you can choose basic matching maroon bricks, use cobblestones for an old-world feel, or design patterns using bricks of different colors.

The keys to building a solid, long-lasting brick path are a good sand bed for its foundation and proper leveling of the bricks.

Stepping-Stone Paths

Paths made from stepping stones give a whimsical touch to your garden design.

Stepping-stone paths that curve around different garden areas are an excellent way to invite guests to roam. They can even lead them to special areas such as a water feature or gazebo.

Install stepping stones flush with the ground with a couple of inches between neighboring stones. You can install stepping stones within a path of mulch or gravel or leave them surrounded by grass and mow over them. Stepping stones can be quite heavy, so have them delivered as close to your worksite as possible and be careful moving them around.

Other Materials

There is almost no limit when choosing materials for your garden path. There is something for everyone, from the simple gravel pathway to the most elaborate mosaic style.

Some materials for garden paths include mulch, concrete, flagstones, natural stone, and river rock. Click here to be inspired by some fantastic garden path photos.

Keep Your Garden Path Beautiful with Wet & Forget!

No matter which material you choose for your garden path, you may have stains from lichen, moss, algae, mold or mildew. Not only are these growths ugly–algae can become very slippery and present a safety hazard for you and your guests.

Whether your path is made of wood, brick, concrete, or stone, Wet & Forget is the perfect option for keeping your path clean, safe and beautiful.

Just mix 1 part Wet & Forget with 5 parts water in a pump-style garden sprayer, thoroughly saturate the area, and let Wet & Forget do the work for you!

Spray and forget about it; Wet & Forget will take care of all of your organic growths and stains!

Special instructions for treating lichen with Wet & Forget

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The most beautiful gardens include garden paths that please the eye, invite a stroll around the property, and accent the landscape. A well-designed, well-built garden path can be a work of art all on its own.

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