Garden Steps

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.

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

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

Slippery steps can be made safe with traction tape, but the steps themselves must first be sealed well to prevent water from getting under the…

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

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

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…

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

Modular concrete blocks for retaining walls and garden projects are available in a huge range of styles and prices. This article surveys the…