Stones in particular offer almost endless possibilities for creating and designing a garden path, be it in terms of routing or width. You also have the choice of material and are not limited to simple paving stones.

Natural stones look particularly beautiful in the garden

Which stones are suitable for garden paths?

You can lay out a garden path with paving slabs, which you can buy at a hardware store, but you can also cast some yourself. Decorative patterns can be created by combining paving stones and/or slabs of different sizes. Another conceivable variant is a pretty mosaic or you can pave your garden path with natural stones.

Stones suitable for garden paths:

  • Paving stones of different sizes and shapes
  • paving slabs
  • natural stones
  • Pebbles for gravel paths or mosaics

Does my garden path need a substructure?

Not every garden path needs a base, but you should definitely think about it. A base layer not only provides stability, it also prevents weeds from growing on a path. While a paved path is almost always provided with a substructure, this is not absolutely necessary for a gravel path or a path made of bark mulch.

If a path is heavily used, then a solid substructure is often essential. Just think of a garage driveway that gets deeper and deeper ruts over time. With a thicker base course, the service life of this path would certainly have been longer. So take into account the later use of your path during the planning stage.

Can I make my own way?

With a bit of skill and good instructions, you can certainly make your garden path yourself, even if you have opted for the somewhat more complex paving. You can find the necessary material and useful tools in a well-stocked garden and/or hardware store.

If you still need ideas or suggestions, you will also find them in garden centers and nurseries, but also at trade fairs and specialist exhibitions. You can also find out more on the Internet or in one of the numerous gardening magazines. You will also find tips and tricks for the design and execution of the necessary work there.

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Use the different sizes and shapes of paving stones for an individual design of your new garden path.

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Garden design