Randomly shaped stones of all kinds make charming, informal paving for paths. Fieldstone, collected from fields or old dry-laid walls often has an appealing rough or weathered rock. Quarried stone,…
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Cut stone is a handsome paving material typically shaped as squares or rectangles. It creates paths and walkways that are formal and neatly kept and is best used for straight…
A stepping-stone pathway is not just a functional feature that leads people through a yard but also a great way to create an appealing space. Today, I will walk you…
Surely, the lawn path has to be the most lush and refined of all. The grass is soft, rich, green, and alive. You can walk barefoot on it, lie, play,…
An inviting path or network of paths to welcome and lead your guests is one of the most valuable features you can add to a garden. Fortunately, some pathways can…
Along with walls, patios, outbuildings, and other features, paths form the skeleton of the garden. In Simple terms, the Bones of the Garden. Paths not only provide easy access and…
Durable and timeless, stone is a fine material for just about any landscape feature; from rugged, naturalistic paths to modern, formal-looking fountains and patios. But building with stone is slow…
Paths, allees, and walks dictate the way around a garden, leading you and your guests from one garden room to another, through gates, under archways, and long vistas. It is…
Arbors and trellises are distinct garden structures. Arbors are inviting passages, often found at the entrance of a garden or to mark transitions between one part of a garden to…
Comparing an arbor to a pergola is akin to comparing a miniature show pony to a large draft horse. They share resemblances but their role differ significantly. Both structures boast…