Design a whimsical, magical garden with these path ideas.

Ralph Lee Anderson

Your backyard garden is your outdoor sanctuary;your outdoor oasisand slice of paradise.

Unsure of where to start withyour new garden design?

symmetrical garden with light pathway

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Stone pavers are beautiful additions to any garden path that highlight the natural environment and accentuate your florals.

This garden uses a combination of rust-colored bricks as borders along the edges of a light gray pavers.

Two for One

Laurey W. Glenn

For a dreamy garden visual, consider using two pathway materials!

garden path with spaced out pavers

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We love the combination of mulch and spaced-out concrete squares for a classy design in this backyard garden.

This increases the visual interest and aesthetic appeal without requiring loads of maintenance.

Beautiful Contrast

Have darker grass and shrubbery in your garden?

white cottage with garden path

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Then highlight the shades with a lighter path material.

It will accentuate your lush garden for a classic design.

Start In Front

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Who said garden paths have to be around back?

rose covered arch with dark garden path

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If you have a front flower bed, why not turn your driveway into a path.

Add Pathway Lighting

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Highlight your pathway at night by adding in ambient lighting.

This makes your garden look playful and different compared to the traditional path.

pebble garden path with centered fountain

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Plus, it adds more character and interest to the space entirely.

Sometimes simplicity is best for creating a beautiful garden.

And, they’re super easy to install!

garden with grass path

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Mixing dark mulch with deep green shrubs adds warmth to your garden for a visually pleasing look.

backyard garden courtyard with tiered fountain

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backyard garden path with two brick styles

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garden path with campfire sitting area

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garden path as driveway

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garden path with lights

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shaped garden path with boxwoods

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colorful garden with concrete path

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garden path with minimal arch

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whimsical garden path

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