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Top 37 Garden Edging Border Ideas To Spruce Up Your Landscape

This collection of garden edging ideas will help you define garden borders, highlight an area, add texture and dress up your landscape.

Often overlooked, lawn and flower bed edging can play an important role in your landscape design plan to improve your property’s overall curb appeal. Edging comes down to simply separating two distinct areas.

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Not all of these landscape edging ideas will fit your garden. You may love the look but they simply are not practical, affordable or the style of your garden.

Keep in mind as with many things in the landscape and garden there are NO RULES. Landscape edging comes down to your style, creativity, materials and budget.

The materials used for edging come in a wide range of choices and combinations: stone, concrete, brick, wood, tiles, metal, plates, glass, gabion, logs, and all kinds of things recyclable items.

Let’s face it, upcycling is popular for use in the garden. Many of the garden edging ideas below incorporate some type of upcycled material and most of the ideas include sources to tutorials.  Let’s get started!

Concrete Edging And Curbing

PinBroken concrete makes for great garden edging.

The word “concrete” can sound very hard and cold, but a concrete edge offers lots of design opportunities.

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The arrangement of these flat stone or “broken concrete” garden diveders around the corner of the house draws attention to the hostas and other foliage planted against the foundation border edge of the house. It’s always a good idea to install landscape fabric and edging in that order.

Poured Form Concrete Garden Border

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This edging comes uses concrete to form a curbing. The construction of these concrete landscape borders is made onsite and very permanent. The concrete can also be stained or painted. It’s a nice way to edge around a tree.

If you’re curious on “how much does concrete curbing cost per foot”? HomeAdvisor estimates $4-5 per square foot.

Brick Garden Edging

When we think of edging materials in most yard landscaping projects we think of brick edging and as you’ll see, bricks and pavers can be used to create a landscape edge in many ways.

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Neatly assembled stone tiles placed flat in a shallow trench make a garden edging which forms a nice barrier between the garden bed and grass. A neat clean look which provides uniformity to the landscape. A way to edge a flower bed with bricks that makes mowing easier.

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What’s interesting about this garden edging idea is that it is very symmetrical. The square shapes made of 4 bricks makes the edging look clean and distinct. However, the center of each “square” carries a different design.

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How can you dress up brick edging during the evening hours is by having a rope lighting strip tucked away on the inside of a rock lawn edging.  This is a very simple way to bring a lot of style to the garden.  It looks almost mystical in the way that it seems to generate light from nowhere.

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We see bricks used as edging all the time to separate the lawn edge from flower beds. Turning the bricks on their side creates an entirely different look in the garden design and give yet another way to lay brick edging for front yard and backyard landscaping.

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It is an old style look that has a new style when it comes to the brick. It almost looks like a wave that is leading the way for you.

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A beautiful eye-catching brick garden edging idea due to the symmetrical shape. The tiny blocks inside the edging give it a very suburban look.

Metal Landscape Edging For A Rustic Look and Feel

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By raising the height of the garden and installing metal landscape edging this winding “rusty” steel edging gives a contemporary look that calls your attention.

Corrugated Steel Panels Installed Vertically As Garden Edging

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I love the neat look of this landscape edging idea. It gives a very minimalist garden feel, looks clean and simple. The colors are not too busy and makes the yard feel peaceful. As a bonus the panels used full size did not require any cut of the metal landscape edging.

Metal Edging Laid In A Zig Zag Pattern

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The short and long metal edge gives it a very simple look. It’s nothing extravagant or eye-catching, but it gets the job done. Paint the thin steel edge sheets if desired.

Gabion Wall Used As Edging

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This kind of garden edging called “gabion” offers lots of possibilities. It looks natural yet structured but blends in well with the natural environment. It’s also quite sturdy, and should hold up well.

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This gabion garden wall edging works as a retaining wall holding plants and soil. This edging serves as a garden focal piece.

Garden Edging Stone

Stone edging ranks right up their with brick edging as a popular material to separate areas. Generally, stone carries a low cost but does require some “heavy” labor to get it all in place. However, stone edging does produce impressive results.

Stone and rocks come in so many shapes, sizes, colors, looks and textures. This allows the use of stone as a stand alone in edging or combined with different stones to achieve interesting looks.

Stacked Flat Edging Stones

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This shows a nice way to edge a flower bed using short flat tiled rocks stacked on top of each other. A simple design with a casual look and feel separates the lawn edge from the mulch and flower bed.

Garden Stones Used As Simple Clean Edging Of A Deck

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This uncommon way to differentiate the deck from where the garden starts, but adds a “polish” to the design.  The small garden stone rock border makes a world of difference when stepping out to take in the view.

 Crushed Rock Filling In Between Bricks

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This lawn edging idea provides a contrast with brick and a wide strip of crushed rock. The small height of the stone but the sudden change of color makes it a clear boundary but doesn’t intrude in the landscape design.

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The contrast of light and dark stones along with different sizes complement each other quite well next to the concrete stepping stones. It gives a concrete definition of where the walkway ends and where the border begins.

Stones Combined with Brick Edging

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This edging made up of smooth rocks and bricks gives off a very natural but not too manicured and perfect look. Simple yet the way it spirals gives it an impressive flair. As you can see… no complicated “install stone landscape edging” instructions. The stones were laid edged right up to the bricks and followed the garden path.

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The graduated stone bed is an excellent contrast. The small stones create a nice transition border, while the large stones make up the bed. It’s a very pleasing way to implement a natural border.

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Bowling ball size garden edging stones or rocks compose this landscape edging design. The rocks and plants make you feel walking to or from a beach!

Wood Landscape Edging

Wood like brick and stone comes in many form. The most common edging using wood is the raised garden bed but as you’ll see… more types exist!

Railway Ties As Garden Borders

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This garden edging happens to be one of my favorites. Railroad sleepers placed at angles to the fence and ONLY one plant (like a sago palm) in each “growing area.” The biggest issue I see comes with maintaining the grass.

Vertical Railway Sleepers

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These railroad ties cut at uneven lengths make this garden edging unique. It adds a casual look and feel.

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We often think of the garden edging being the accent. In a twist, this edging gets an accent with stones resembling two small feet next to each other. It shows how using the resources around you can turn simple into beauty.

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This garden edging looks like a miniature fence. It does serve as a symbol saying keep out of my plants but in a playful way.

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This garden bed looks similar to the uneven railroad ties, but uses a landscape timber and this edging does not vary in height but also deliver a very attractive and natural feel.

Scrap Treated Wood As Garden Edging

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The mini boards from possibly a pallet of this garden edging are high enough to define the garden bed. Not my style but that’s OK.

Cut Tree Trunks Laid Out As Edging

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This edging you don’t notice due to the bottle walkway. Lots of detail when into the walkway bit the edging looks to me like an afterthought.

Garden Edging Made From Pallets

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The look of this garden edging looks very “homey” as though the creation appears to be part of a project. The cut apart pallets give a very western feel.

Woven Garden Hoses Used As Edging

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A unique and beautiful way to create a one-of-a-kind fence. The best part is breathing new life into old garden hoses destined for the dump.

Braided and Woven Vines

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This woven garden edging gives off a rustic feel. A lot of work involved in thing edging idea.

Manufactured Landscape Edging

For some the easiest method to edge the flower bed or lawn sits on a shelf down at the local garden center. Pre-made, usually manufactured plastic edging makes for quick installation. All come with “how to install landscape edging” instructions.

EasyFlex No Dig Edging

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This manufactured plastic edge material delivers a simple, minimalist look. Perfect for a quick fix and barely noticeable in any garden.

Inexpensive Garden Edging Ideas: Grey Cobbled Stone Plastic

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This manufactured garden edging is thin, made of a plastic material with a brick edge design face. The extra room allows you more space to plant flowers and shrubs. The color does not take away from the beautiful colors of the plants and is easy to install.

Flexi-Curve Garden Edge

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The edging in this garden makes it look spotless. The beautifully crafted designs are very eye catching.

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This manufactured garden edging looks beautiful in white. It almost looks as though it is made from marble. It has a bit of a slope where the plants lay on top.

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Glass Bottles Recycled Into A Garden Border

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Glass bottles catch the eye and help provide a landscape border to keep certain pests out of the yard. It’s a good craft if you have multiple, uneven-sized bottles – any size or shape can easily fit the wall! Not sure about the safety level though!

China Plate Garden Edging

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These dinner plates make a very uncommon way to set up a garden border. Using plates that would otherwise sit in a china cabinet is an excellent way to make use of items that usually remain “off limits.”

Terra Cotta Pots Fashioned Into A Garden Border

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This garden edging is very different from others. The terra cotta pots laid out make for an interesting, whimsical look. The tubular shape also adds a nice effect.

Collected Bowling Balls Used As An Edging

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Not much to say about this landscape edging design. Just an excellent example of quirky garden edging with no rules.

Collected Hubcaps Made Into Edging

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This edging made from hubcaps is a great way to reuse and recycle. These hubcap flowers offer another idea. A fun conversation starter, and unique design. Not sure how much work it would take to collect them all!

Recycled Bicycle Wheels Used As Garden Edging

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The bicycle wheels provide a great use for older bikes. They also ensure that plants along the border get enough exposure to the elements needed to grow. This edging would be a difficult “assemble” in many areas to acquire the bike rims.

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There are few things in life as wonderful as spending a gorgeous, sunny afternoon relaxing and enjoying your beautiful garden. The catch? You have to create that beautiful garden first, which will be all the prettier when set off by one of our smart-looking garden edging ideas.

Depending on where you live, spring may already be settled in. Or, you may still be waiting for the last frost to move the seedlings you started in your home or greenhouse to the garden. But however far along spring is, there are some fundamental steps to creating a garden that have nothing to do with plants.

First, plan your garden's layout—a crucial component often forgotten by homeowners. Next, you'll want to make sure you're fully stocked on tools. Consider adding a potting bench if you're looking to spruce up your potted plants this year. Next, prep your soil to make sure your plants have proper nourishment. And, of course, we can't forget the final step: edging your beds.

Edging your garden beds is an essential step that many people skip, which leads to a garden that looks unfinished and bare. Your plants might be blooming beautifully, but if the bed they are in looks unkept, it can ruin the entire look. Edging your garden takes a little extra dirty work, but it's worth it in the end. There are a variety of edging materials you can choose that range in price, installation difficulty, and durability. Here are a few of our go-tos.

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Metal

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Plastic

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Plastic isn’t glamorous, but it’s relatively easy to install. It's available in short individual sections you pound into the ground or long rolls of edging, which require you to dig a trench in which to sink the edge.

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Paver Stones

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Pavers made from concrete are nearly indestructible. But they're heavy to handle and time-consuming to install, so plan on a few days of heavy carrying and digging. You can make paths with pavers, or just use them for edging beds.

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Woven Willow

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Also called "wattle," this natural edge is perfect for English or country gardens. It's used extensively in Europe.

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Natural Rock

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Rocks are available in an array of sizes, colors, and shapes, and creeping flowers look amazing tumbling over them! Simply line the edges of each bed, but opt for rocks that are the size of a soft ball or larger for the most visual impact. Visit a nursery or garden center for options.

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Flagstone

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Flagstone comes in many different shades and thicknesses. Set the flat pieces along the garden edge, or stack them for a classic look in a cottage or country garden. Check with your local nursery or garden center for options.

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Brick

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Lay bricks in a shallow trench on their side with the wide side down, or stand them upright. The hardest part is getting everything level. Hint: Use a rubber mallet and line level on a string.

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Poured Concrete

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This is typically not a DIY job for newbies, as you must build a form, then mix and pour concrete into the mold. Consider hiring an expert, because mistakes are not easily fixed.

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Shovel Edging

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Here’s a great idea if you don’t like the look (or expense) of edging: Use an edging shovel, spade, or electric edger, to cut the grass away and create a sharp edge, which keeps grass from creeping into beds.

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Landscape Timber

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If you’re handy with a saw, landscape timbers are a cost-effective method of edging. They're often pressure-treated to prevent rotting. You’ll need to level the ground and cut sections as needed.

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Cedar

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Small cedar shingles or cedar shake “fences” are simple to hammer around the perimeter of beds. They last for several years, but not forever, as they’re easily damaged by string trimmers or lawn mowers.

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Decorative Fence

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Small sections of fence are super-easy for lining a garden perimeter. Many different types and sizes exist including metal, wood, and plastic, so you’ll find the one that suits your garden’s style.

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Cons: Easily damaged, doesn't hold mulch in place

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Bamboo

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An elegant path floating among snow-white pebbles

Today we bring to your attention amazing ideas for decorating garden paths. We will show you the splendor of options for arrangement and chic landscape design. Here are all the most popular examples, from unique design compositions and stylish geometry, to simple and uncomplicated paths built from building materials waste and other great ideas. nine0003

Stunning alleys and paths made of natural stone are the most popular. On their own, they can perfectly complement textures and diversify juicy greens, but you can get a little creative and create magnificent masterpieces with their own original plot, the charm of contours and rough shapes.

Fairy-tale path among a riot of ornamental plantings

Rectangular rock fragments surrounded by colorful pebbles

Simple but neat path

Stone slabs laid out between beautiful flower beds

Even simplicity can look impressive

Large fragments can be used to combine not only an alley, but also steps

Compositional contrasts

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Works made of decorative stone, which was previously submitted to the finish to acquire a certain shape, will look more impressive in the landscape design of the site. nine0003

As a rule, such rock fragments are made to order and, depending on your desire, they can have even the most intricate configurations.

You also get the opportunity to individually choose one or another stone and better implement such an idea together with a designer who will help you formulate your needs correctly.

Elegant decoration

Intriguing compositions from different materials

Winding path

Unique author's bouquet

Modern garden alley with minimalist design

Original decorations

Fairy tale path

You can focus on non-standard options, winding stone paths will add an interesting twist to your garden. And if you choose original garden lighting for such a stylish look, you will get an impeccable picture, from which it is difficult to take your eyes off. You can lay out such a path from almost any material that is available to you.

A charming road through a manicured lawn

A winding concrete path surrounded by multi-colored flower beds

Modest design

To some, brick may not seem like a very relevant material, but if you formulate the image correctly, choose non-standard patterns, you will get a wonderful decor. And you can combine it with other textures to get a catchy contrast.

Intricate motif

Stylish alley

Comfortable path through a luxurious gallery

Simple but effective solutions

Paving stones shaped into a stylish look

A road along which your walk will be unforgettable

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Chic landscape design

For fans of stylish geometry and creative design, you can think of a stunning option which is worthy of royal beds. A symphony of natural stone, lawn grass, pebbles or other material can be embodied in a chic picture that will become an artful highlight of your garden. nine0003

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Concrete garden paths also have good potential. You can build such an alley either on your own, having basic knowledge in this industry, or entrust all the work to a specialist.

You can choose either method: solid fill or slabs, and the second method will be more flexible, since you will get not just a solid canvas, but also areas where ornamental plants can be planted between the fragments, which will serve as frames for each piece. nine0003

An alley between beautiful flowerbeds

Impressive composition in an original frame

Paved paths

Adding interest with captivating details

Gorgeous steps

Want to express your individuality, and in some cases even on a modest budget? Then the following examples will pleasantly surprise you.

An unusual but beautiful path made of wooden logs buried in the ground

A creative approach to arranging the path

Even simple pallets will perform the simplest task

A unique pattern, the material for which can be found among our garbage

Passage between flowerbeds

Having a small pond on your site, you can’t even imagine how effectively this image can be presented. Right in the middle of a mini-reservoir in the garden, you can build flower beds with moisture-loving plants and lay a small path out of stones. But you should not be limited to this either, because wide opportunities open up before you, which you should not brush aside. nine0003

Gorgeous man-made lake

Exotic terrace

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Paths paved with stones with uneven structure have a very charming look. They blend perfectly with the whole landscape. To slightly soften their rough appearance, you can plant decorative low-growing plants in the voids between them, which will hide the open ground under them and form a simply fabulous image.

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A wonderful path

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Most yourself even from improvised materials, you can doubt it, but glass, but glass , sand, broken bricks, old tires and other building materials can be a brilliant idea for decorating a stunning path that runs through your garden. nine0003

For a more intricate project, you'll need the help of a designer to turn your patio or yard into a fabulous place where you can not only relax, but also enjoy the beauty of nature that you have created with your own hands.

ёQˠ - just add the above proposed additions, and you will mentally find yourself in the south of France.

Variants of garden paths: ideas and photos of paving garden paths

The first thing that meets us behind the garden gate is garden paths. Whether you are thinking about a new paving decor right now or creating paths from scratch, we have compiled for you a selection of inspiring garden paths from completed landscape projects from around the world. nine0003

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1. Combined paths
Don't be afraid to experiment: use different materials, different colors and textures and paving options.

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2. Stone Mosaic
Pebbles can be used to lay out a mosaic garden path like a carpet. The pattern for such a mosaic is best laid out on paper beforehand. Although improvisation is also appropriate: for example, plants sprouting through stones (as in the photo) can become part of the composition.

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To prevent garden paths from “spreading out”, lay out large stones closer to the edges, and use small ones for the central part. Gardens by Jeffrey Bale Gardens by Jeffrey Bale nine0003

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5. Composite paths
Only gaps in the path can be filled with tiles.

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8. Concrete slabs
In this version of the garden path, the gently curved lines of garden paths add variety to the austere landscape.

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9. Concrete Slabs
Plain lawn grass will beautifully fill in the gaps between the garden path's concrete slabs. Diagonal masonry will add rhythm.

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10. Natural negligence
Doesn't it make sense for a garden path to compete for attention with the surrounding landscape? — Make it as neutral as possible

Alexander Lipatov

11. Simplicity
Another example of a garden path serving as a neutral backdrop to a spectacular landscape.

Grounded - Richard Risner RLA, ASLA

12. Concrete slabs in various sizes
Molded concrete garden paths don't have to look monotonous. Different orientation and size of the plates will add dynamics. nine0003

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13. Concrete slabs
To prevent weeds from growing through the lawn and the gaps between the slabs, it is better to treat the soil with herbicides before laying.

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14. Concrete slabs
A natural garden in the English spirit will be decorated with garden paths laid out in a seemingly random order.

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15. Concrete slabs + pebbles
Slabs of different sizes can be made by yourself by pouring mortar into different shapes.

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16. Concrete slabs + pebbles
If concrete slabs seem too neutral, surround them, for example, with large pebbles, as in the photo.

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17. Concrete slabs + pebbles
Flexible plastic curb is an ideal way to zone walkways and green spaces. nine0003

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18. Concrete slabs + pebbles
The gaps between concrete slabs can also serve a decorative function: they can be filled with pebbles or planted lawn grass.

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19. Concrete slabs
The gaps between the slabs can also be filled with mulch - straw, sawdust, bark.

Kate Eyre Garden Design

20. Concrete slabs in different sizes
Create a rhythmic pattern with garden paths: alternating long and short slabs, placing them at different distances.

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21. Colored b Concrete slabs
Garden paths don't have to be grey. If you make the plates yourself, then simply add a coloring pigment to the solution.

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22. Colored b Concrete slabs
Finished concrete slabs can also be painted, and the color can be changed at least every month.

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23. Combined paths
Vegetation along the curb of the paths will prevent the temptation to take short cuts.

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24. Combination paths
Paths should not intersect at right angles (there will still be a desire to cut the path), it is better to make intersections smooth or equip a platform there. nine0155

Richard Kramer

25. Composite Paths
To add variety to a flat area, create a decorative bridge over a real or dry stream.

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26. P zigzag litas
Zigzag paths (Japanese: “yatsuhashi”) not only drive away evil spirits (it is believed that they cannot overcome 90º corners), but also slow down the movement of pedestrians: there will be time to admire the garden. nine0003

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27. Combination paths
Sandstone has a spectacular pattern and coloration. It has a fairly wide range of colors - from gray to red, which allows it to harmoniously fit into any landscape.

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28. Slabs + Mulch
Mulch can also be used as a decorative element. For example, you can decorate the space between the plates with colored sawdust. Or use materials from your own site - bark, dry grass. nine0003

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29. Stone slabs
A large elevation difference will result in walkways with steps.

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30. P sheets + mulch
Moss, fallen petals and leaves can also be used to fill the space between the tiles.

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31. Sandstone paths
Plant shrubs with little space from garden paths. After a few years, they can grow and block part of the passage.

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32. Sandstone Paths
Compact plants, mosses, are best to decorate the edge of the path.

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33. Sandstone paths
Straight lines don't always work. Bends are more characteristic of natural terrain, so wavy paths sometimes look more organic. nine0003

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34. Sandstone Paths
Consider not only the paths, but also their intersections and endings. A patio or a relaxation area can become a compositional completion, a kind of point on the way.

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35. Combined paths
Natural stone paths surrounded by pebbles look organic in this Japanese garden.

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36. Stone slabs
Vegetation develops over time in the gaps between the slabs. Why go against nature? Just be careful to leave gaps between the plates.

37. Paving slabs
Paving slabs are laid on a “pillow” of crushed stone and sand. Before this, the surface can be covered with geotextiles so that weeds do not germinate.

Alena Orlova

38. Paving stones
There are different ways of laying paving stones: herringbone, pigtail, fan (as in the photo). nine0003

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39. Paving stones
Paving stones are thicker than paving slabs. It is most suitable for paving paths with high traffic and load.

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40. Paving stones
The width of the path will also depend on its passability. For one person - about 60 cm, for two - more than 1.2 m. Do not forget about the cart.

Nigel Rollings Landscape Design

41. Wood flooring
Wood is the most sustainable paving option. In addition, it goes well with other types of organization of garden paths.

Cultivart Landscape Design

42. Wooden deck
Wooden deck is suitable for areas where there are elevation changes and where it would be difficult to lay out other paths.

Glenna Partridge Garden Design

43. Wooden deck
However, wooden paths have a drawback: after rain, their surface becomes slippery. nine0003

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44. Wooden deck
Wooden paths complement arches and pergolas nicely and give rhythm to monotonous passageways.

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45. Wooden decking
To stay intact longer, wooden walkways must rise above ground level.

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46. Wood decking
Tracks are laid on beams or scaffolds, leaving a gap between the ground and the boards so that the wood does not rot. nine0003

Victoria Harrison

47. Wooden flooring
The frame of the future path is laid in the “pillow” of crushed stone and sand, on which the boards themselves are then attached with the help of screws.

connie minton

48. Pallet walkway
Pallets or pallets are an inexpensive material for wooden walkways. They can be purchased at any hardware store or picked up from a neighbor who has completed construction.

Natalia Borisova

49. Wooden walkways
An alternative to solid decking is individual boards, the gaps between which can be covered with sand or gravel.

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50. Combined paths
Wood cuts (for example, from an old sawn apple tree) can also be used to make steps for the path.

Oliver Nurseries

51. Paths made of gravel, crushed stone
From a technological point of view, the easiest material for paving is gravel or crushed stone. nine0003

Katia Goffin Gardens

52. Gravel, crushed stone paths
But gravel and crushed stone have a drawback - the paths of them "spread" over time. The problem is solved with the help of decorative borders.

Fifth Season Landscape Design & Construction

53. Gravel, crushed stone paths
Path stones may differ in shape, color, texture. Contrast is just right for us!

Arrow. Land + Structures

54. Crushed Asphalt
The strongest and most durable of the inexpensive paving materials is crushed asphalt. Its properties are the same as those of the asphalt from which it is obtained, but it costs several times cheaper.

Shades Of Green Landscape Architecture

55. Gravel Paths
Think about lighting your paths at night. These can be, for example, solar-powered lamps. Another option is pebbles that glow in the dark. nine0003

Visionscapes NW Landscape Design

56. Combination Paths
A solid canvas of paths can be diluted with “islands” of greenery.

Absolute Architecture

57. Brick paths
Do not rush to throw away old bricks (for example, from a dismantled stove or fireplace). It can be put on the laying of garden paths.

rennta

58. Combined paths
However, normal brick will crumble after the first winter. So for a durable coating it is better to use a special, clinker brick. nine0003

Frederick + Frederick Architects

59. Brick paths
Clinker bricks are made from a special clay that is fired for strength.

River Road Farms

60. Brick Paths
Get creative with brick paths. It can be a parquet herringbone, and zigzags, and other patterns.

1 to One Garden Design

61. Brick paths
A good strong border is an important part of the whole composition. It is advisable to strengthen it with cement mortar.

Staab & Olmsted LLC - Landscape Architecture and F

62. Brick Paths
Plan your navigation ahead of time: see where the beaten paths go and pave them.

Rock Paper Hammer

63. Combination paths
Wooden boards, beams can also act as a curb. The main thing is to treat them with a special solution before deepening into the soil. nine0003

64. Combination paths
Planks can also be installed in the gaps between concrete slabs: this way the gaps will not be covered with grass.

The Cultural Landscape Foundation

65. Composite Paths
Combine different types and sizes of natural stone in large slabs or small tiles. Carson Douglas Landscape Architecture nine0003

Shades Of Green Landscape Architecture

67. Combined Paths
Changing the rhythm (narrow-wide, long-short, frequent-sparse slabs, boards) will also make the site more lively, dynamic.

Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape Architecture

68. Combination Paths
Paths can be used as recreation areas and wood decking.

Linda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris Home

69. Grass paths
Leaving a grass path is the most obvious and easiest option. You can fence it off from the rest of the vegetation with the help of mulch.

Shirley Bovshow

70. Leaves Path
Or you can make your own concrete slabs by pouring mortar into the sheet-shaped formwork. By attaching, for example, burdock, print an individual leaf pattern.

GN Bureau

71. Airstrip
Garden paths can also play on the theme of the site. For example, to make a runway for an airplane, with a gate going straight into the sky. nine0003

72. Railroad
Why not play around with the theme of the railroad? Wooden sleepers and rubble will convey railway romance.

Sirius Landscapes, Inc.

73. P litter + mulch
Do not rush to burn fallen leaves and dry grass. Mulch can be used to cover areas near garden paths.

Matthew Cunningham Landscape Design LLC

74. Mulch
You can go the other way - cover the path itself with mulch. The border will help keep it in shape. nine0003

Matthew Cunningham Landscape Design LLC

75. Mulch
Mulch can be fresh cut grass, straw, sawdust, cardboard and even pine needles.

Cube 1994 Ltd

76. Mulch
Don't rush to burn old, felled trees. A special machine will process them into sawdust, which can be used to cover the tracks.

Arterra Landscape Architects

77. R lit + mulch
You can also buy sawdust at any gardening store. They may vary in color: choose your range.

Lankford Associates Landscape Architects

78. Combination paths
Concrete tiles, large and small stones, mulch - boldly combine different materials for paving paths.

Sweetlake Interior Design LLC

79. From saw cuts
Old, felled trees can go beyond sawdust. They can be sawn into circles and pave garden paths with these saw cuts. nine0003

Advice: The saws are set on a “cushion” of sand and hammered to the same height (so as not to stumble).

Helét van Blerk

80. Round concrete slabs
Round concrete slabs are suitable for walking paths, it will not be very convenient to carry a cart over them.

Hanselman Landscape and Gardens

81. Stone steps
Natural stone walkways can also be naturally curved.

GEL: Griffin Enright Landscape

82. Concrete steps
A relief area can be decorated with different types of paths. Elevation differences will emphasize the different ways of paving.

Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape Architecture

83. Round Slabs
Concrete slab molds can be used: old drum hoops, hose, or any other material that bends easily.

Millennium Landscape & Construction Inc.

84. Round slabs
Don't aim for perfect round, even shapes, let the slabs differ from each other.

C.O.S Design

85. Round Slabs
Make slabs of different diameters. Any material at hand is suitable as forms: basins, buckets, bowls, pots, pallets from flower pots.

Jay Sifford Garden Design

86. Sandstone Paths
Sandstone slabs are laid by slightly embedding them in a dry mixture of sand and cement. After laying, shed with water from a watering can. nine0003

Ragus & Co

87. Combined paths
Expensive material - natural stone paving stones - combine with cheap. For example, with asphalt chips (as in the photo).

Julia Dide

88. Cobblestones
Cobblestones in this Kaliningrad area are old, from the streets of the city. Uneven masonry and worn paths organically fit into the overall rustic style of the garden.

Laara Copley-Smith Garden & Landscape Design

89. Combination Paths
Garden paths can vary in width to add rhythm to your garden.

GAZON365

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