A path made of natural stones looks particularly elegant, but unfortunately it is not exactly inexpensive. Therefore, you should plan and create such a path carefully. Then it not only looks good, it will also give you joy for a long time.
How do I create a garden path made of natural stones?
For a garden path made of natural stones, you need flat and level stones that you can buy in hardware stores or garden centers. Create a solid substructure with a base layer and frost protection layer and lay the natural stones individually and creatively to achieve an exclusive look.
For a long service life, your path needs a solid foundation. This base layer ensures that rainwater can flow away or seep away. With a special fleece incorporated into the base layer, you can also prevent excessive weed growth. To prevent your path from freezing in winter, it needs a frost protection layer that is adapted to the climate. The more severe the ground frost, the thicker this layer should be.
Where do I get the necessary stones?
If you have a lot of stones in your garden, you can definitely use them for garden design. However, there will hardly be the right stones to lay a path because they should be flat and even.
Garden centers or hardware stores are more productive. Here you will find a large selection of different natural stones in all price ranges. Be inspired by the variety of colors and shapes. How about marble, granite or bas alt, for example? Since natural stones are usually very heavy, calculate the transport costs accordingly.
What advantages do natural stones have?
When it comes to natural stone, every stone is different, in contrast to paving stones or paving slabs. This makes your path truly unique and offers you incredible versatility. Natural stones fit better into the overall picture of a natural garden, and they can also be used excellently as a design tool. A path made of natural stones does not necessarily have to have parallel side edges.
The most important things in brief:
- Buy stones at the hardware store or garden center
- create a solid substructure
- exclusive appearance
- incredibly versatile
- ideal for individual laying techniques
Tip
Don't forego a solid base layer for cost reasons, otherwise your path may soon become a tripping hazard. If your budget is tight, then choose a cheaper rubber.
