Backyard Oasis » backyard paths http://www.ourbackyardoasis.com Creating your own backyard oasis paradise... Sat, 19 Nov 2011 22:43:52 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Backyard and garden pathways http://www.ourbackyardoasis.com/backyard-design/backyard-and-garden-pathways http://www.ourbackyardoasis.com/backyard-design/backyard-and-garden-pathways#comments Fri, 19 Feb 2010 21:07:56 +0000 Denise http://www.ourbackyardoasis.com/?p=1522 Pathways add to a backyard or garden area. They can be used for utility purposes to stop wear and tear on a yard. They can also be used to divide the backyard into garden areas or separate areas for specific uses.

This you tube video shows how to create a pathway

Its important to get the pathway flat and any rock edges even so that people will not trip.

If you concerned about weeds coming through later you can place plastic or cardboard under the rocks. I use cardboard and have had much luck with it controlling weed growth.

This next you tube video shows how to spruce a walkway or pathway up with moss and ground covers. This look is particularly nice near gardens.

Pathways serve a utility purpose but also add the the landscape design. With proper layout they will add value and beauty to your backyard.

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