Pathway styles abound, from a winding brick walkway to a modern set of square stepping stones.
Before Design Planning
Consider these elements before you kick off.
Lastly, keep the style of your home’s exterior in mind to ensure a cohesive look.
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We’re sharing our garden path ideas to inspire your own functional and beautiful outdoor space.
The transition frompavers to gravelcreates contrast and adds an unexpected design element to your garden path.
The staggered planters mimic the steps for a dramatic look that bisects the stairway.
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Flagstone Path
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A flagstone path is a classic and timeless choice.
For extra definition, create a border withred bricksthat stand out against green grass and emphasize the shape.
A brick detail midway through the walkway provides color and ties in the border to the path.
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The dark gravel fades away, allowing the flowers and foliage to get the attention they deserve.
Gravel pathsare an affordable and DIY-friendly option, making them a great choice for backyard walkways.
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Create a morenatural lookby allowing plants to grow organically while maintaining the stones' distinctive shapes.
The stones help define thisoutdoor seating area, separating the dining space from the fire pit corner.
This will help keep the gravel in place and prevent shifting over time.
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Rock Garden Pathway
The best garden path ideas add both beauty and practicality to your yard.
Amodern rock gardenis accessed by a contemporary pathway with a collection of succulents that suits the clean-lined aesthetic.
Including succulents anddrought-tolerant specimensmeans less watering for a more eco-friendly outdoor space.
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Choose thick, durable flagstones like bluestone, sandstone, or slate for a long-lasting patio.
verify they lay flat for a level surface.
The unique mix of stone types and sizes gives the outdoor space extra dimension and effectively zones each area.
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For a permanent solution, you canmortar the bricksin place.
Alternatively, dry fit the bricks, keeping them tightly packed but loose enough to shift if needed.
The classicAdirondack chairsare a charming counterpoint to the more modern elements of the deck’s design.
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Stone Footpath
Lincoln Barbour
A stone footpath leads to acharming playhousein this magical backyard corner.
When choosing a design, consider where it leads to determine what material and pattern best fit the surroundings.
Create a whimsical look with garden path ideas that use undefined shapes to lead to this delightful retreat.
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The footpath curves around stoneretaining wallsthat add height and dimension and highlight blossoming trees.
The more spread out they are, the fewer you need, which cuts down on cost.
The design of this walkway suits the bungalow-style home, with its simple lines and understated profile.
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These stones are interspersed among grass and gravel and spread out in different directions.
Their varying sizes create a mosaic-like effect that fits well with thecasual aestheticof this garden.
The walls, hidden by greenery, give the garden an air of mystery.
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Gravel Backyard Pathway
A circular gravel path creates a dramatic landscaping design in this luscious green backyard.
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