35 creative backyard designs adding interest to yard landscaping ideas.
Building a path in the woods.
Building with wood is far less backbreaking.
Mulch provides an earthy casual look and feel.
Unlike a traditional paver stone path this kind of path uses square or tile like stones flagstones.
A turnpike is a raised course which in conjunction with drainage ditches lifts the surface of the trail above the seepage.
6x6s railroad ties or very large 100 pound plus rocks anchored well into the ground.
A mulch path including bark pine needles or the fresh sawdust shown here is best for an informal path in low traffic spots.
In todays video i start a trail project through the woods to connect to the new property we purchased.
I am using a rented bobcat e55 mini excavator for the.
They require a lot of digging hauling of tons of materials and the disposal of tons of soil.
Favor areas with well drained soils.
Wooden garden path building a wooden path is a great do it yourself landscaping and garden design project.
Paths built with concrete stone or pavers are expensive and labor intensive.
The path of a trail also can curve around mature trees reducing the need to cut them when constructing the trail.
Wet and flat areas often have poor drainage fragile vegetation or potholes that can lead to injury.
But before i talk about that you need some basic tools and equipment most of which as a gardener you already have.
Choose one that fits its environment a bark mulch path in a woodland planting or pine needles through a planting of evergreens for example.
Well drained soils are more stable less fragile and easier to traverse.
Place them evenly spaced apart along the path.
To build a turnpike you border the muddy area with a box of logs treated lumber e g.
Sliced wood pieces arranged in groups or placed in a random order make wonderful outdoor patio surfaces walkways and garden paths.
Items you will need pruning saws and clippers.
Making a path through the woods takes a bit of planning.
If you re looking for an easier path consider a wooden walkway especially for wet or sloped sites.