Garden paths are meant to guide visitors though your garden and, if planned well, present the best views, whether within the garden or in the distance.
While meandering paths are appropriate for the woodland landscapes and other informal gardens, formal garden paths may a more fitting choice around architecture, in the herb garden or in the rose garden.
Garden paths can be built with a wide variety of materials. High traffic areas may call for more durable materials such as brick or bluestone, both or which are perfect for formal gardens. More natural stone such as, fieldstone and peastone, are great for informal landscapes. Other material, such as mulch, simple stepping stones and grass are economical and are suited to areas with little traffic.
If tie your stone path into the surrounding landscape consider using stone found naturally in your area. If there is exposed ledge on your property try to incorporate its color into your garden path design. Architecture can also inform your design. Brick houses, for example, may call for the use of brick or bluestone in the garden design. Generally, if there are existing conditions which can guide your design choices, your garden will feel as if belongs to the site rather than imposed upon it.
Grass paths have a softer feel than stone and can be effective adjacent to flower gardens. Mulch paths are ideal for the shade or woodland garden. Whatever your choice of material and design, be sure to provide for adequate drainage. In areas with cold winters water which pools may freeze and become a hazard.
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