Planning, preparation and implementation

Step by step to the garden path:

• Obtain suggestions and tips
• Define needs
• Plan the route (route, surface, costs)
• Procure material
• Create a path

Where can I find good suggestions and examples?

Go to a garden center or look at catalogs from relevant companies, there you will find free tips and examples for the most varied of garden paths. Garden magazines are also a real treasure trove for Ideas and suggestions, however, cost a little money. If you like to work on the computer, you can do research on the Internet or use a computer program for gardening.

Which surface is suitable for garden paths?

Which Covering The one you choose for your garden path depends on various factors, this is initially your taste, but also that costs play a role and the likely use of the trail. Paths that are rarely used can be seen very well gravel or lay gravel. Even a heavy rain shower does not harm them, the water can seep away without any problems.

A Wooden garden path on the other hand, should rather be in a predominantly dry area, because moisture quickly makes it slippery. It is similar with a topping Bark mulch, it rots with persistent wetness or humidity and then has to be renewed regularly. Bark mulch is a very cheap option for this. If there is a green waste recycling facility in your area, ask there.

Would you like to create a particularly decorative and / or individual garden path, then maybe you are Natural stones worth considering. Also a pretty one mosaic could adorn your new garden path and become a real eye-catcher. However, these two variants are not among the cheapest garden paths. However, if you move it yourself, the costs are limited. In addition, such a high-quality path is quite durable and does not need constant renewal.

How wide should my path be?

Also for them Width of a garden path there are guidelines that you can at least use as a guide. A distinction is made between main and secondary routes. Main paths are used a lot, and two people should be able to walk comfortably next to each other. On the way to the entrance of an apartment building, it is better to expect space for three people.

A width of approx. 60 cm calculated. Accordingly, the path to the front door of a single-family house should be about 120 cm wide, plus approx. 30 cm for carrying a bag. This gives you a total width of 1.5 m.

Side paths can certainly be narrower. Are they used often and maybe with one wheelbarrow drive on, then a fastening is recommended, for example with Paving slabs and a width of approx. 60 to 80 cm. You can certainly lay the panels yourself. For paths that are rarely used, however, a width of 40 cm is sufficient.

What might affect the width of the garden path?

If your planned path leads along hedges or walls, then plan a distance of about 30 cm so that the path is really easy to walk. If there are plants growing along the path that might hang over the path, you should make this path a little wider.

Do I always have to create a substructure?

A carefully designed one Substructure always helps to stabilize your path. It is especially important when the path is heavily used, such as a driveway to the garage or the walkway to the front door of a practice.

A substructure is also useful where the ground is very uneven and needs to be straightened or if you want to prevent weeds from growing on the new path as best as possible. You can get a special Weed control(€ 13.47 at Amazon *) help a lot. It is permeable to water and is easy to use.