![]() The Arbor was made by the Willow Farm in Pescadero, California. A stone step pathway leads to a willow arch, framing a Secret Garden. The path has a 4″ compacted gravel base and then the stone is set over screenings to level. It comes in either terracotta or bluestone color. The side path and between flagstone is crushed granite. (via In Harmony Sustainable Landscapes)ġ3. A large Buddha defines the patio area of this West Seattle home. A pathway of Pennsylvania blue stone winds its way through the landscape and past the rain garden. (via Lankford Associates Landscape Architects)ġ2. A farmstead in the Northwest corner of Washington State features a beautiful garden walkway. The pathway steps are tumbled bluestone slabs, 2-3″ thick. The gravel is granite gravel – its a medium gray, 3/4″. Weed cloth has been laid under the gravel, which is about 3″ deep. The pots are rom a wholesale pottery supplier in Seattle, AW Pottery. Beautiful pottery highlights this Seattle garden. Sun-loving Petunias provides vibrant color. The path stone with more brown colors is ‘arkansas stone’. The creamy buff path stone and stairs is ‘Bay de Noc’. A meandering stone and gravel pathway leads through the garden. An Asian themed garden in Palo Alto, California includes rough horsetail - vertical, rush-like evergreen. Creeping thyme and other flowering plants fill in the spaces between this irregular stone pathway. Perennials and shrubs bloom throughout the season providing interest points that changes throughout the seasons. The gravel in between the stones is a 1/4 or 3/8 inch crushed granite. This stone pathway is full range broken bluestone. The pathway is flanked by beds of Liriope as a substitute for turfgrass. A pathway of 4’x 2′ Bluestone leads from the house to a casual seating area, while also providing access to the garage. Shredded brown hardwood mulch is in between the stepping stones. The square stones are roccia blue stone tiles at 16″x16″, and are probably around $30/each. ![]() A contemporary landscape in Indianapolis. Forms a dense silvery-green mat and handle the sun and little water, but needs trimming as it grows quickly. The pathway has dymondia growing between the stones, which is hardy and can be walked upon. A colorful drought tolerant landscape adds lush beauty. This Mediterranean landscape in Costa Mesa, California has some fabulous curb appeal. (via Craig Reynolds Landscape Architecture)Ĥ. ![]() Additional plants includes the Blue Iris. The silver grass-like plants are bromeliads, called Alcantarea odorata. Cement slabs form a pathway through this Miami tropical garden. (via Craig Reynolds Landscape Architecture)ģ. A lush Caribbean garden features steps composed of concrete, poured in a form with crumpled brown bags to create the pattern. The grass between the steppers is called Dicondra, it can be purchased in flats or as sod. The blue colored rubble for the step is called Rancho Santa Fe rubble. The flagstone is called Oklahoma flagstone or can also be called cameron flagstone. Tell Us: Which one of these stone pathway ideas most inspired you and why in the Comments below!ġ. Check out our garden pathway ideas to inspire you and your garden design. There are a variety of modern design pathways for your home gardens. Add a water feature to create interest, and instill a calm feeling in your vegetable garden or your flower beds. You could also use mulch for texture and to help provide weed control. These plants would look fantastic growing around the pathway for visual interest. You can also create a retaining wall with a natural look and fill it with steppable plants that tolerate foot traffic. Play with different sizes of pathways, different shapes of paver stones, or smaller rocks to keep the natural beauty of your garden. Make the most of your stone pathway by planting some beautiful flowers, succulents, grasses, or even moss. Select the style that appeals to you and what best suits the environment that you are living in. You may also enjoy the look of granite stone in a stepping stone pathway near your front door. ![]() There are a variety of elements, whether you are using large stepping stones, creating a natural stone pathway with smaller stones, a mosaic, or a mix with pea gravel and pebbles or ground cover. The stones can add a natural element while being very simple to employ. A stone pathway or stone walkway made from concrete pavers or paving stones in your garden can add texture and visual interest, whether it leads one to a destination or is just used for aesthetics.
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