Whether curved or straight, made of bark mulch, concrete or wood – practically every garden has one or more paths. They are an important design feature, but also have practical uses. This, like the lifespan of the path, depends on its surface.
Which surface is suitable for a garden path?
There are different coverings for a garden path: paving stones, cast path slabs, bark mulch, wood, gravel or individually cast paths. These materials influence the appearance, durability and maintenance of the path.
Why do I need a garden path?
Garden paths give your garden structure and enable you to access the different areas of your garden with dry feet and clean shoes. In this way you also protect your lawn or beds, for example. Sometimes just a few stepping stones are enough to indicate a path and avoid a “beaten path”.
How can I create a garden path?
The possibilities for creating a garden path are almost endless. It can be wide or narrow, run through the entire garden, separate or connect beds. There are various computer programs that you can use to plan your garden design virtually. You can also find many opportunities for inspiration in specialist shops and hardware stores.
Which coverings are suitable for garden paths?
The garden path doesn't always have to be paved. Bark mulch or wood is also very suitable for paths that are (almost) only used in dry weather. However, wooden paths often become a bit slippery when it rains. Make sure the structure is rough so that you can walk on it safely at all times.
Bark mulch on the garden path looks very nice. Water can easily seep away there. However, this surface is not as durable as concrete or paving slabs, for example. If it rains continuously and is used frequently, such a path can easily become muddy and unsightly.
Perhaps a little more complex, but very individual, is a self-poured garden path. You can find appropriate material for this in stores. It's a little easier to create a garden path made of gravel, but it also needs the right substructure.
Possible coverings for garden paths:
- Paving a garden path
- cast path slabs
- Bark mulch
- Wood
- gravel
- individually cast garden path
Tip
Let your imagination run wild and use different coverings for your garden paths. This is particularly attractive in a large garden.
