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?

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

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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?

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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?

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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.

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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!

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

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