Before you pitch the pieces of an old concrete patio into landfill, consider giving them a second wind. Broken concrete blocks set in concrete can make a cobblestone-like garden path that adds ...

Tired of looking at the boring gray concrete in her yard, Lois Zercher of Lemoore, Calif., decided to make it more attractive when she redesigned her backyard about two years ago. "I wanted something ...

Spending time in your garden during summer is a perfect chance to get creative and make your outdoor space more inviting.

Like the first stroke on a blank canvas, paths claim, define and shape our outdoor spaces. They can be as simple as a well-worn footpath in the woods or a mowed meadow — or, they can be an intricate ...

Many design elements are effective in enhancing the landscape, but few have the impact of a well planned and carefully maintained garden path. Pathways in the garden are at once utilitarian and ...

When planning a new garden, getting the layout right pays dividends immediately and over the long term. A good garden layout makes the space more attractive and functional and can help reduce time ...

Walkways or paths in the garden are primarily to facilitate movement from one point to another. Typically paths lead from the parking to the front door and from the backdoor to the kernel, cloth lines ...

Few elements of landscape design add as much function and allure as a garden path. Whether a straight path of least resistance or a curvilinear trail, formal or informal, hard or soft underfoot, a ...