If you have ever fiddled around in the garden, then you know that the paths between the beds are an integral attribute, the absence of which makes life much more difficult.
When there are paths, you can easily walk up to the bush and plant without falling ankle-deep into the ground. There are a great many options for arranging garden paths; for these purposes, you can use various materials.
I would not recommend purchasing expensive materials. It's best to rummage around in the shed or attic first. I am sure that among the trash you will find useful things that will help you make neat and comfortable paths.
I suggest the following options:
1. Boardwalk
Wood is the safest and most natural material. True, arranging the paths with boards can be a materially disadvantageous event. Wood is not cheap, and it does not last as long as we would like. To extend the life of the boards, you can treat them with bitumen, but this is not a panacea either.
2. Brick paths
Brick paths have always been held in high esteem. The best option, I will call the layout of the paths between the beds with pieces of red brick. You can also use concrete blocks, but not sand-lime bricks. In the latter case, the tracks will soon begin to deteriorate and decay. Found a pile of old bricks in a barn? Great - they'll come in handy!
Why are brick paths good? They are hardy, tolerate rainfall well. This material can be called the most practical.
3. Gravel or crushed stone paths
If you decide to use crushed stone or gravel for fill paths, do not forget about the underlay. Otherwise, the fine material will mix with the soil. Geotextiles are best suited for these purposes. Such paths turn out to be neat and very cute, moreover, they are moisture and air permeable.
If it seems to you that it is inconvenient to walk on such paths, then wait until the rubble is tamped.
4. Geotextile walkways
I advise you to consider this option if you have a dry area with dense soil. It is necessary to lay geotextiles on a flat, rammed ground. Then it should be pressed: it is optimal to use the fence for the beds for this.
By the way, remember that you need to make a small incline on the paths. Otherwise, after the rain, you will have to jump over puddles.
Also, the paths can be covered with agrofibre, but it becomes unusable after one season.
5. Sandy paths
So we got to the most cost-effective option. The paths can simply be covered with sand. The main thing is that the layer thickness is at least 25 centimeters. The sand will allow moisture to pass through. Even if it rains, there will be no puddles on the paths.
But sandy paths have a significant drawback. Having walked on them at least once, you will collect the sand on the sole, and spread it throughout the site and even around the house. It is difficult to roll a wheelbarrow and other massive tools equipped with wheels on sandy paths.
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