Crushed Stone Path
Crushed stone makes a handsome walkway that is easy on the feet. Relatively inexpensive and easy to install, a crushed stone walkway blends into almost any landscape. The addition of flexible edging allows for gentle curves and keeps the material ... [... more]
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Flagstone Path
Flagstone walkways always lend a sense of timeless beauty. Adjustable to any shape or configuration, stone takes the edge off overly geometric landscapes. Stone is sold by the ton. A ton of 2-inch-thick flagstone will cover about 90 square feet. ... [... more]
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Rock-Edged Gravel Path
Dry footing is a cinch if you lay down a porous weed mat in your path before taking your first step. Don't make the mistake of using black plastic lining for the bottom layer. Plastic will collect water in exactly the shape of your walkway, ... [... more]
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Timber and Brick Steps
Wood and bricks make a warm and welcoming stairway that requires no special equipment beyond a few basic landscaping and carpentry tools. These stairs are as suitable for formal entryways as they are for steps up to an informal patio area. Within ... [... more]
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Loose-Fill Path
Loose organic materials such as bark nuggets, chipped wood, cypress mulch, and crushed seashells are among the least expensive options for paths. Protected from plant infiltration by a weed barrier and edged to keep the material from washing ... [... more]
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Concrete Paver Walkway
Concrete pavers offer a wide range of colors and patterns, are easy to install, and are relatively inexpensive. All you need to install concrete pavers is a firm, smooth base of sand and some sweat equity. Held in by sturdy edging, concrete ... [... more]
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Sculpted Stepping Stones
These molded concrete stepping-stones may take more work than commercial stones, but they offer you a chance to express your creativity. Roll oil-base modeling clay to 1/4-inch thickness on a work surface. Draw desired patterns on paper and place ... [... more]
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Exposed Aggregate Walk
Skid-proof exposed aggregate walkways are as attractive as they are practical. Unlike the bigger jobs of pouring a patio or building a driveway, you needn't move a lot of earth or prepare extensive footings to build this type of walkway. You can ... [... more]
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Embossed Stepping Stones
Walk right over these fun stepping stones made from masonry mix and objects pressed in place. Wet masonry mix is extremely caustic, so protect your hands with rubber gloves. Plan to use about 1 gallon of ready-mix for each 12-inch stone. For many ... [... more]
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Old Bricks for a New Path
The irregular size of the bricks add to the charm of this project, but also make fitting everything together more of a challenge. Just follow these steps: Use PVC pipe to form the pattern for the pathway. Orange marking paint indicates the path ... [... more]
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Basic Brick Path
Brick paths have an old-world charm that complements any landscaping style. With bricks you can create almost any shape of walkway you want, from a straight and narrow formal walk to a meandering path. In addition, the options in brick patterns ... [... more]
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Timber Steps
These wooden steps prevent erosion and make it easier to ascend a slope at the same time. Properly constructed garden steps are more than a convenience. The also may serve as a retaining wall, holding back soil erosion. This means you need to ... [... more]
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