Building A Garden Path

Plan and build dry-laid natural stone steps and path, using flat flagstones for the treads and thicker blocks of matching stone for the risers.

A garden path enhances any backyard. Learn about design factors, limitations and installation techniques for gravel, stone, brick and pavers,…

Weave this flagstone garden path just about anywhere in your yard. There's no thick base to install or difficult cutting and…

Instead of an expensive, labor-intensive formal path, save money and time with one of these casual paths. They'll blend in better, and will look…

Make a simple garden path from recycled pavers or cobblestones set on a sand bed. Learn all the details of path building, from breaking…

You can grow many plants in a path or patio, especially if you provide good soil and water. We consider all the factors that lead to a good…

A wooden walkway makes an attractive and inexpensive garden path, is simpler and less backbreaking to make than a stone or concrete path, and…

Make an attractive border for a concrete walkway or patio using brick pavers set on a bed of gravel and sand. With a solid gravel base, a brick…

Build a raised garden bed from natural rough-cut stone that blends perfectly into the landscape. Using standard tools and a diamond-grit…

Learn special techniques for planning and building durable steps, paths and retaining walls in a sloped yard using modular concrete blocks.

Create an heirloom garden pathway or sidewalk by combining bricks or pavers with natural stone accent pieces. Learn the simple, time-tested…

Building brick paths and stone walls creates a magical landscape. It's also hard work. These tips will help you work smarter and faster and…

We'll show you how to build an attractive retaining wall that's firm, solid and will stand the test of time. This DIY retaining wall…

Damaged lawn edging is easy to repair when it's a straight section, but curved pieces are more complicated. To maintain a natural curve, replace…

What makes a concrete driveway or slab strong? Here's a sampling of tips and opinions from professional concrete masons. Avoid cracking and…