Straight stones offer almost endless possibilities for creating and designing a garden path, be it the route or the width. You also have a choice of materials and are not limited to simple paving stones.
Which stones are suitable for garden paths and is a substructure necessary?
Paving stones of various sizes and shapes, paving stones, natural stones and pebbles for gravel paths or mosaics are suitable for a garden path. A substructure provides stability and prevents weed growth, but is not absolutely necessary for all types of paths.
Which stones are suitable for garden paths?
You can lay out a garden path with paving slabs that you buy at the hardware store, but you can also pour some yourself. Decorative patterns can be created by combining different sized paving stones and/or slabs. Another conceivable variant is a pretty mosaic or you can pave your garden path with natural stones.
Stones suitable for garden paths:
- Paving stones of different sizes and shapes
- Pavement slabs
- Natural stones
- Pebbles for gravel paths or mosaics
Does my garden path need a base?
Not every garden path needs a base, but you should definitely think about it. A base layer not only provides stability, it also prevents weeds from growing on a path. While a paved path is practically always provided with a substructure, this is not absolutely necessary for a gravel path or a path made of bark mulch.
If a path is very heavily used, a solid substructure is often essential. Just think of a garage driveway that gets deeper and deeper grooves over time. With a thicker base layer, the lifespan of this path would certainly have been longer. So take the future use of your route into account when planning.
Can I make my own way?
With a little skill and good instructions (€24.00 on Amazon), you can definitely make your garden path yourself, even if you have decided on the somewhat more complex paving method. You can find the necessary materials and useful tools in a well-equipped garden and/or hardware store.
If you still need ideas or suggestions, you can also find them in garden centers and nurseries, but also at trade fairs and specialist exhibitions. You can also find out more information on the Internet or in one of the numerous gardening magazines. You can also find tips and tricks for designing and carrying out the necessary work there.
Tip
Use the different sizes and shapes of paving stones to individually design your new garden path.