Recommendation points
- 1. Gravel, just gravel
- 2. Large stones or slabs on gravel
- 3. Stones and lawn
- 4. One tablet, two tablets
- 5. Boards and gravel
- 6. Pebbles
- 7. Wooden cuts
- 8. Boards and grass
- 9. Stone mosaic
- 10. Mosaic from broken ceramic tiles
- 11. Plastic covers
- 12. “Vegetable” concrete slabs
- 13. Casting mold
- 14. Terrace board
- 15. Brick
- 16. Paving slabs
In this article, we will offer several original ideas for arranging original, beautiful and at the same time inexpensive and convenient garden paths with our own hands, which will become one of the decorations of your local area or summer cottage..
1. Gravel, just gravel
Let’s start with one of the simplest and least expensive ideas – creating gravel paths for garden. The advantages of this option include a wide selection of fractions and shades, as well as the ability to get by with a minimum of costs and efforts..
In the case of arranging such a path, you will have to take care of the presence of a curb or other limiter so that the gravel remains within the boundaries of the path
In this case, a sufficiently large area between neat flower beds was covered with gravel, where not flowers grow, but vegetables
2. Large stones or slabs on gravel
A somewhat more expensive, but also more comfortable and original option is to lay out a path of flat stones or concrete slabs, and fill the space between them with the same gravel.
Large slabs of stone or concrete will become the basis of the path, and so that grass does not break through between them and the path looks more attractive, the space is covered with inexpensive gravel
Stone slabs on gravel can be scattered in any, most chaotic order – so the path will look even more unusual
3. Stones and lawn
If you don’t mind green grass, let the lawn grow freely between the stone slabs of the walkway. This combination of greenery and stone will look very natural and harmonious in the garden..
Stone slabs literally “grow” into the green lawn, becoming an integral part of the garden
Why destroy the lawn, if you can create just such a beautiful path, which will be no less convenient to walk on than on ordinary paths completely lined with tiles
One can confidently say about such a path made of massive stone slabs – “made for centuries”. And the moss growing between the slabs gives it a natural look, as if the path appeared by itself
4. One tablet, two tablets
The end result is not a ladder at all, but a comfortable garden path. Just do not forget to process the wood, which will have to withstand moisture and temperature changes..
It is not necessary to use fairly expensive ready-made boards, you can purchase ordinary pallets that are very inexpensive. All that remains is to disassemble them, process the resulting boards with a special composition and lay out the track
Another plus of such a garden path – if necessary, replacing one of the boards will not be difficult
5. Boards and gravel
It is not at all necessary to lay out solid flooring from wooden planks. You can use gravel and create a harmonious combination of stone and natural wood.
You can put different gravel between the boards – large, medium, small, it all depends on your desire
By the way, with the help of boards and gravel, you can also create stepped paths in areas with uneven relief.
6. Pebbles
An ideal option for those who want to transfer a piece of the sea beach – pebbles to their garden. You can lay out unusual compositions from it or just fill up the track, be sure to take care of the limiters.
A very beautiful version of the pebble path. Children will especially love jumping from one laid out piece to another – a real playground
It will be pleasant to walk along such a path barefoot, imagining yourself on a pebble beach somewhere on the Black Sea coast
7. Wooden cuts
If the boards seem too trivial to you, or you just recently got rid of a large tree cluttering the site, you can use wooden cuts to create a garden path. The beauty of natural wood does not need additional decorations, but you will have to protect it from external influences.
Wooden cuts can be of different sizes – this combination will look no worse
Of course, finding large wood cuts will not be easy. However, smaller round pieces can also be laid out in this way – on top of each other, in steps
8. Boards and grass
As with stone slabs, it is quite possible to allow green grass to grow between the boards. Experts note that the boards lying on the gravel last longer, but your garden will look like a corner of almost untouched nature with a lot of greenery..
Old planks on a green lawn are both a retro option and a very natural part of a garden that has retained its natural charm
9. Stone mosaic
This option for arranging a garden path will require a lot of time and effort, but the result will be so beautiful, durable and original that it will pay off all the efforts.
From pebbles, large and small stones, you can create amazing garden paths, real mosaic panels
Such a mosaic is laid out on concrete or sand. If you decide to lay stones on the sand, you can additionally secure them with wood glue so that the paths last long enough
The process of laying out such a stone mosaic is very painstaking, requires attention to each pebble
10. Mosaic from broken ceramic tiles
Anyone who has made repairs using ceramic tiles at least once will have unclaimed pieces. Do not rush to throw them away – with the help of a bat or tiles cut into pieces, you can create a beautiful and reliable garden path.
From pieces of the most different broken tiles, you can create garden paths that will definitely be one of a kind
Small pieces of tiles can be used to create small individual panels
11. Plastic covers
A very interesting option for arranging garden paths. The more plastic covers you have of different colors, the more beautiful and brighter your garden path will turn out..
Plastic is not afraid of moisture and temperature changes, so such covers can be called an unusual, but quite suitable option for creating garden paths
The only thing that can delay the implementation of such a project is the need to collect a sufficiently large number of plastic covers. Although, if you turn to friends, acquaintances and neighbors for help, it will not be difficult to cope with this task
12. “Vegetable” concrete slabs
Concrete is a truly versatile material from which amazingly beautiful things can be made. To create a garden path from unusual concrete slabs, you only need a cement mortar and an ordinary large burdock, which you will definitely find without any problems under the nearest fence..
It turns out that even a child can make such a garden path! So you can handle it for sure
These are the concrete mugs you should end up with
13. Casting mold
Special forms for creating garden paths from concrete today can be purchased in many hardware stores. With their help, you can arrange comfortable paths with your own hands throughout the garden or house area..
The appearance of your garden path will depend on the chosen shape.
You can add color to the solution and your track will sparkle with all the colors of the rainbow
14. Terrace board
Of course, this option cannot be called cheap anymore, because a finished decking is very expensive. However, such a track will look not only beautiful, but also respectable, and will last for many years without losing its original parameters..
A deck or deck plank walkway is one of the most expensive options
Larch deck board will be cheaper depending on the type of material
15. Brick
Remember the girl Ellie who walked with her friends along the yellow brick path to Goodwin? Why not transfer such a fabulous path to your garden, creating a solid and beautiful brick path with your own hands.
Brick for the path can be chosen in different shades, and the process of laying it is similar to paving slabs
The most economical option is to create a garden path from old bricks left after dismantling the outbuilding.
16. Paving slabs
It seems that there is nothing original in this idea. Indeed, at present, paving slabs have become one of the most popular options for arranging garden paths. But tiles are different! The variety existing today allows you to create original patterns from paving slabs and turn garden paths into a masterpiece of landscape design.
Simple and tasteful. A garden path like this will look great in a French regular style garden.
And in this case, a path of paving slabs is surrounded by areas covered with gravel
As you can see, there are many options for arranging garden paths, and you can choose very inexpensive, if not free, options that involve the use of such “improvised” materials as wood cuts, old bricks and plastic covers. Choose an idea that you like, implement your options and let your paths on the site be the most beautiful!
These DIY garden paths look amazing! I love the variety and creativity displayed in the photos. However, I’m curious about the durability and maintenance required for each of these ideas. Can anyone share their experience with longevity and upkeep?