dimanche 15 octobre 2017

Planning A Walkway Design To Change Your Garden

By Gary Hill


A change can make the world of difference in your garden, making it feel brand new. The vast array of ideas for walkway design on the internet and at garden centers can be intimidating and overwhelming though, so plan to plan before you start the project. Consider the realities that will make the project doable.

Any garden project will need to be properly planned out before starting. A rough drawing of the area along with the available budget, what the purpose of the pathway is as well as who would be using the path. Is it going to be a feature of your garden, or just a more practical purpose such as allowing the user to move safely from one area to the next, such as between the garage and the house?

You would take into consideration where the pathway is leading to. How large is the garden and how long does the pathway need to be? Is there a bench or a seating area at the end of the path? Is there a worthy view? Does the path lead between the house and the garage or is it your front walkway? Who would the primary users of the path be?

The safety of the walkway must also be contemplated. If someone that is a little wobbly on their feet, such as a very young child or an aged grandparent, is at risking of slipping or tripping, they may injure themselves. Ensure the stepping stones are even and secure and try and avoid loose pebbles or bark. An aid such a handrail could possibly also be installed as an extra measure.

Walkways do not always have to be a formal straight line linking A to B. You could keep the design entertaining as well as practical, bringing an element of fun to it. If you have young children you could link to a playground area for them. Instead of building a bridge over running water, try building a narrow stream out of pebbles and plants which will intrigue and delight visitors.

Once you have decided what your walkway is going to look like, you will get pricing from your local garden center to ensure you can meet your budget. Most garden centers have people available to assist with questions and give advice should you need it. They may even offer a delivery service to help you get your supplies home.

Enlist the help of friends and family and split the project into more manageable tasks that can be accomplished over a few weekends if necessary. Every completed milestone will bring the end result closer allowing for more enjoyment of the overall project. If you keep in mind that you are adding to the value of your home as well as making something aesthetically pleasing, it will make the project easier to complete should you feel like giving up.

The sense of accomplishment that you feel when walking down the pathway or watching your children at play, will be worth the hard work and effort you put in. The many hours of hard work will be fast forgotten, but the satisfaction of a job well done will last for a long time.




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