Landscape Paths

Landscape Paths
Paths add a certain charm to a yard that can not be had any other way.  It invites you to step interact with the elements.  When you look at a well laid out path with beautiful foliage around it, you can’t help, but want to walk on it.

Natural and Hand Made
The most inviting paths look handmade.  You can imagine yourself living in the forest as an explorer who made the first path through the forest.  These paths look awesome in select flagstone.  Some people also prefer brick or pavers.  Hard stone is necessary for high traffic paths. 

Path Plants
A good path has a lot of low growing perennials and flowers growing right up to the edge of the path.  The plants should be well maintained.  In addition, moss and grass growing between stones  is a great look. 

Path Size
Three feet is pretty average for the size. If you want to walk hand in hand with your loved one, then 5 feet is a good choice. 

Path Lights
You need a way to get to your exotic flowers or outdoor shower.  In the summer, your yard will be much more fun if you can see where you are walking.

Wood Paths
Another choice is decking materials.  You might use redwood or cedar on railroad ties or pressure treated posts to make your path.  This will give you a more formal look.  You can create stronger lines with this type of path.

Where is the End of the Path?
Keep in mind that what makes a path fun is that you can’t see the end.  You want the path to take you to a “secret” unique place.  Also, smaller yards will appear larger by gradually diminishing the path to make it appear longer.