25 Very Creative And Inspiring Garden Stone Pathway Ideas (Part 2)
25 Very Creative And Inspiring Garden Stone Pathway Ideas (Part 2)
A stone pathway in your garden can add texture and visual interest, whether it leads one to a destination or is just used for aesthetics. The stones can add a natural element while being very simple to employ. There are a variety of elements, whether you are using large stepping stones, smaller stones, a mosaic or a mix with pebbles or ground cover. Select the style that appeals to you and what best suits the environment that you are living in. Make the most of your stone pathway by planting some beautiful flowers, succulents, grasses or even moss.
There are “stepable” plants that tolerate foot traffic, which ones can be planted depends on your “Plant Hardiness Zone”. These plants would look fantastic growing around the pathway for visual interest. You could also use mulch for texture and to help prevent weeds from popping up. There are a variety of different ideas for how to create your own garden pathway, have a look below for some amazing inspiration. Below each image is further details to help you copy the look in your own garden.
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26. A stone pathway leads up a gated fence, leading to a vegetable garden. A purple hyacinth bean vine drapes the wooden gate and fence. The fence was constructed using locally harvested Red Cedar, designed on-site.(via Dear Garden Associates)
27. This colorful pathway is not designed using stone, but it was too charming to not include! It is reclaimed from an old deck, running through an old door turned gate into a private garden. The chickens have a chicken coup but can usually be found free roaming the property. (via Farmhouse 38)
28. Beautiful garden path idea with flagstone leading through a secret garden with a dining area for dining al fresco. (via Sunset)
29. The little door in the garden. How interesting would this be to have a secret doorway in your garden? A stone pathway surrounded by lush foliage leads to this charming doorway. (via Casa & Diseno)
30. What a wonderful mix of materials for this garden path! Pavers, stones and succulents defines this creatively crafted pathway. (via Morflora)
31. This beautiful pathway leads through through the woods with lush gardens defining the borders. Large piece of flagstone have been embedded into the ground with small pebbles filling in the spaces around to create a natural feel. (via Morflora)
32. Lush gardens surround this pathway of flagstone, rocks and moss, leading along the side of a property. (via Sunset)
33. This natural stepping stone pathway is inspired by Japanese garden design. (via Ponpondaria.tumblr)
34. This rustic pathway is a beautiful mix of stepping stones, small rocks and even wood slices. If you have an old tree that needs to be cut up, this is a great way to reclaim the wood and give it new life! This path leads to a backyard patio with a fire pit. (via Prettystuff.tumblr)
35. Rhubarb leaf stepping stones adds a nice home-made touch to the garden path. To make this concrete leaf casting you need cement mortar, sand pile, plastic wrap, gloves, mask, bin to mix cement, water, and large rhubarb leaves. Make the mixture of cement mortar by following the package directions (enough to cover the leaf, should feel like fudge). Shape sand in dome and set a large sheet of plastic wrap on top (wrap acts as barrier between sand and leaf). Cover your leaf with cement, then cover with a plastic bag lightly over the top and secure with rocks on the corners to protect from the wind. Dry for 24 hours. After it is dry, turn it over and pull the rhubarb leaf from the tile. Seal it with an outdoor sealer. See below for a visual aid. (via Meilla Kotona)
(via Garden Gate Magazine)
36. The trees, rocks and the palisades structure a Japanese style garden. Avoid straight lines and instead favor asymmetry to ensure balance and serenity in the garden. (via Olivier Geslin for Cote Maison)
37. A creative garden path of rocks and stepping stones made from a leaf mold surrounds a water feature in the garden. (via Pinterest)
38. A pathway of gravel and stone creates a natural look in this beautiful garden. The pathway leads to big red barn style doors, to a secret garden. (via Meilla Kotona)
39. This is an inexpensive option for a beautiful garden pathway using flagstones and river rock. (via The Country Gardener)
40. Tennessee Fieldstone step stones leads one through this natural vegetation to a garden rest area. A bistro dining set is very idyllic in this woodland setting. The rustic furnishings are set on top of Crab Orchard Flagstone, which rests on compacted soil. (via Eric King Landscaping)
41. A pathway leading to a gazebo cuts across a pebbled circle with thrift, sedum and saxifrage plantings. (via Rich Saunders)
42. Plants can transform a dull space into a rich tapestry of leaf shapes, textures, and colors. They can spruce up challenging areas under trees, accent transitional locations along paths, add foundations and add visual interest. Loving the red door! (via Tales From Carmel)
43. The beautiful gardens of a Carmel, California cottage showcases lavender-blue star-shaped blooms of the Serbian bellflower, mixed with white Bacopa flowers and ferns. These plants highlight a pathway that leads to a cozy sitting area. (via Tales From Carmel)
44. Gravel and large rocks defines a pathway through this lush and vibrant garden. (Flickr)
45. This walkway features wooden steps set in varying sizes of stones to create a garden pathway. You can use traditional railroad ties or log sleepers to create this look. (via Nicolock Paving Stones and Retaining Walls)
46. Create a cottage-style garden with a pathway of round pavers and gravel leading to a beautiful arbor. Plants spill over the border of the pathway to fill in the edges and create visual interest. (via Better Homes & Gardens)
47. A beautiful English country garden located in East Anglia, an area in the East of England. The garden includes a pathway, a greenhouse, some fruit bushes and trees, various flower beds, a strawberry patch, a vegetable garden, and a small patch of lawn/grass area. (via My Garden Diary)
48. An exquisite garden in a natural forest setting with a stepping stone meandering through it. (via Pinterest)
49. A flagstone pathway leads through a lush garden and along the side of a house. Small pebbles fill in around the larger rocks to create a natural look. (via Pinterest)
50. A stone pathway leads through lush greenery, including ferns and palm plants. (via Pinterest)
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