Amazing Path Materials Ideas
Depending upon your needs and your budget, a path can be an inexpensive or costly element in your landscape. Here is a glossary of materials and their relative costs to help you decide. BARK MULCH $ • Soft and quiet underfoot • Biodegradable material; should be refreshed with new mulch each year • Very easy to install TAMPED EARTH $-$$ • Permeable, yet stays firm • Does not biodegrade but may need refreshing as soil erodes • Often looks best with edging PEASTONE $$ • Permeable surface and comes in a variety of colors • Easy to transport into small areas • Stones may travel into garden, so use an edge to retain it SQUARE-CUT SLABS $$$ • Long-lasting material; comes in a variety of colors • Easy to sweep and shove...