If you have to or want to create a whole new garden, you have a lot of work ahead of you and probably also major expenses. To save some of the cost, buy cheap and/or do a lot of the work yourself.
Gravel and bark mulch are the cheapest coverings for the garden path
Which material for garden paths is particularly inexpensive?
Before you decide on the cheapest materials, you should make sure that the finished path also meets your requirements. If a paved path is the optimal solution (because it is used very frequently, for example, or should be easy to drive on with a stroller), then choose inexpensive paving stones or paving stones, even if bark mulch or gravel cost even less.
Goods in B-quality are usually much cheaper to buy than A-goods. Often the defects are so minor that they are hardly noticeable. You may be able to save a lot of money and still get the natural stones you might want for your garden path.
But never do without a solid substructure for paved paths. You could regret it as early as next winter when the first frost damage appears due to the path freezing up or when parts of the path sink due to prolonged rain.
What work can I do myself?
Even if you are not a particularly gifted garden owner, you can at least do the earthwork yourself. After all, for a paved path including the substructure, the earth has to be dug out about 50 to 60 cm deep. However, it is better to leave this work to others if you already suffer from back problems. No garden path is worth a herniated disc, no matter how beautiful the path.
You can easily create paths without a substructure yourself, such as a gravel path or a path made of bark mulch. If you want to prevent weeds from growing, place a special weed fleece under the gravel or mulch (€239.00). (€21.70) A thick layer of sand or grit can also help.
Saving tips for a cheap garden path:
- do as much work as possible yourself
- work carefully, which saves time and money for corrections
- Design little-used paths with gravel or bark mulch
- look for or ask for cheap second-hand goods
tips
DO NOT save on the substructure!