How to build a garden path or sidewalk

Hello friends how are you.., hope you all are happy. Everyone wants to have a good path in their garden which looks amazing and is strong. So today we will going to talk about how to make the amazing sidewalk for own garden.

How do I make a simple garden path?

The Stone sidewalk has a rustic charm that is ideal for cottage garden design but equally suitable for any natural landscape scheme. While paths are sometimes laid in mortar, this requires a strong foundation and stone masonry experience. A sand path is very simple and suitable for DIY installation. with this technique, the stones are easily placed on a bed of sand, which keeps the stones stable and makes it easy to get everything level and its become stable. 

When you are completely  done, you can fill the space between the stones with sand or gravel or plants which can stand the movement of the feet. Once the stones are in place, use  sand to help keep them in place.

What will be needed for this ?

• Materials

Edging material (optional)
Landscape fabric and staples
Sand (or polymeric sand, if desired)

Large, flat stones
Gravel, potting mix, plants (optional)

• Equipment 

Stakes and string or 2 Rubber garden hoses                 
Flat  metal spade
Shovel Wheelbarrow Hand tamp knife 
Carpenter's level

Step by Step Process 

 

• Spread Out the Walkway 

Mark your way utilizing stacks and strings (for straight ways) or two Garden hoses (for bended paths). In the event that the walkway is to be utilized as often as possible for traffic, for example, a walkway between a carport and a front entryway, ensure the two are wide enough for one another to pass easily. Scenes can be the size of little gardens for a solitary individual prompting a way or a secret corner. Organize the wire or hose on one or the other side of the way. 

• Excavate the way

Use a flat metal spade or sod cutter to cut the grass along the sides of the path, followed by a wire or garden hose. Remove all grass, other vegetation including  roots in the path areas. Dig the ground to a depth of 5 inches (for a 3-inch-thick stone), creating a flat, smooth base. Pat the ground firmly with your hand or just by walking repeatedly on the ground.

 

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• Install the edges

Install the edge material on both sides of the path, if desired, following the manufacturer's instructions. You can use different types of edges, such as galvanized metal, plastic brick paver aging or pressure treated rod. If you do not use the edge, grass or clay edges in the path will help keep the stones in place. 

• Apply Fabric

Lay the landscape fabric on the ground along the entire passage. Try to use the portion as frequent as possible. If you must use multiple pieces, overlap their edges by at least 12 inches. Trim the fabric along the edges of the path with a utility knife and secure the fabric to the soil with landscape fabric staples. 

• Add a layer of sand

Add two inches of sand to the landscape fabric. Using a 2x4 board slightly smaller than the width of the path, sand it smooth so that it is flat and flat. 

• Laying stones

Place the path stones on one side of the walkway so that they are all visible. The idea is to look at the size and shape of each stone so that you can choose the best fit when laying the walkway. 

• Install stones

Begin placing the stones in the walkway sand bed, fitting them together as desired. leave small gaps between the stones if you fill the gaps with sand or gravel; Leave a large gap (about 2 inches) if you plant between rocks. Set each stone so that it is stable (without moving) and even with the surrounding stones. Use a carpenter's level to level each stone and to level the other stones as you work. Add or remove sand under each stone so that it can be increased or decreased as needed. Alternate large and small stones as well as different sizes and colors for a natural, random look. 

• Fill the space

To fill the space between the stones, add sand or gravel as desired. Spread the sand with a broom, sprinkle water on the walkway to settle the sand, then refill it until it is full. If you are planting a walkway, fill in the gaps with a soil mixture, then add "steppable" plants such as wool thyme, sedum or bugleweed.

          

         If you use large stones, which can collect water, place the stones on one side of the path so that the water runs off their surface. Avoid sloping away from homes or other constructions. If desired, you can build a slope with an entire bed of sand, but it is usually easier to slope each stone using a level. They should slope at about 1/8 inch per foot. For example, if the stone is 2 feet wide, it should be 1/4 inch shorter on one side than the other.

How deep does a garden path need to be?

It is Depending on the material which is used for construction, you will need to dig out your sidewalk or path to a depth of 3 to 8 inches. lower depths will accommodate loose materials such as bark, crushed gravel or stone which can be set directly on base soil.

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