6 garden path and walkway ideas

[Jason]

Paths can make your garden more accessible and inviting. They can even be an attractive feature. 

Bunnings Workshop community members have shared many inspiring path and walkway projects, utilising materials such as decking boards, pavers, pebbles and bricks. Get inspiration from the ideas below and let us know if we can help with your own project.

1. Decking

A path made out of decking can be a practical and stylish addition to your outdoor area. @Silvia used timber decking to build a path to her front door and lined it with PebbleLock and pebbles.

Also check out the sideway makeover by @shayden06 using decking timber.

2. Pavers

Pavers are known for their durability and versatility, making them a popular material for paths. @Brett used charcoal pavers and pebbles to refresh his side path and added a bike shelter.

Bunnings Workshop members have also built paths using travertine, porcelain, brick and mortar pavers.

3. Bluestone rounds

Bluestone rounds are a great way to add character to your outdoor spaces. @Jason built a rambling path from his front gate to the front door using Bluestone rounds to make the trek in wet weather easier.

Jason also used bluestone rounds for a path down the side of the house. 

4. Concrete 

Concrete paths can offer a stable and slip-resistant surface, especially when finished with appropriate textures or sealants. Fresh concrete with a charcoal semi-gloss sealer provided a neat and practical solution to @Nham's overgrown sideway.

Experienced member Tom has shared a step-by-step guide How to pour a concrete slab. 

5. Bricks 

Brick paths are typically easy to maintain and are durable. Experienced renovator @Adam_W shared step-by-step instructions for creating a brick path in the guide How to lay paving for a path. 

Jens (@TheHandySqirrel) also recycled bricks and concrete pavers to make a cost-effective side path. 

6. Crazy paving 

Crazy paving can add some flare or texture to your garden. It’s made by laying down broken pieces of tile or stone to create an organic and seamless pathway, and it’s a lot easier than you might think. See how experienced member @Jimi used crazy paving as part of his front yard landscaping project. 

Workshop member @DIYJT11 also used crazy paving for a pool area makeover. 

More help and inspiration for your project

For more inspiration, check out our Top 10 most popular side yard projects and Top 10 most popular garden makeovers.

Don't hesitate to ask a question if you need more help with your path. We're here to help.

[TheHandySqirrel]

An update for the bricks I included in our side path. Since we live in a very humid area we found that they can get slippery, and I am planning on installing transparent anti-slip tape on them if we don't replace them with better pavers. Just goes to show that some ideas need to be time-tested.

[EricL]

Hello @TheHandySqirrel 

Thank you very much for the update and the tip in regards to the transparent anti-slip tape. It will certainly help with the grip on the bricks. I suggest using 30 Seconds 5L Outdoor Cleaner Concentrate to remove the mould and mildew on the surface of the bricks.

Eric

[NolsE]

I love your work it gives me inspiration… I create and look after 6 gardens near me…

[JacobZ]

Hi @NolsE,

I'm glad to hear our wonderful community's projects inspire you.

With 6 gardens under your care, I imagine there would be plenty of opportunities for you to turn that inspiration into reality. 

If you've ever done some work in those gardens that you're proud of, please don't hesitate to share it with the community. We'd all love to see.

Jacob

[Lynda-Jane]

Small front yard, back and side yard. I have a disability and need to have a flat surface from side door round the ban to the side verandah. Cloths line is at other side of house, Which I don't like but one issue at a time. I was thinking of artificial a turf, I have a little four legged family member. I trip over air, you laugh but it is try. The area is unstable and needs to be made stable. My first thought was artificial grass the I thought leave the peoples/ little rocks, build up area under cloth line and the put down the rock glue with a non slip coating. Or is finding seconds tikes and laying them throughout, not slip resistant a cheaper but okay way to go.

I will be putting wooden planter boxes around the property edge to grow organic food.

I also have a stupid concrete slap that needs demolition, smack in the way.

Any cost effective ideas?

[EricL]

Hello @Lynda-Jane 

I propose cutting your project down into neat little sections so that you can easily do them one at a time. If you need a flat surface and its made of soil, it will need to be tamped or compressed with a plate compactor. You have to determine how much of it are you covering with artificial turf and is this actually the right surface for you to walk on? If it is then I suggest having a look at the guide below.

Here is a handy step-by-step guide: How To Lay Synthetic Turf 

Once you've had a good look and have asked your questions, we can then proceed with your other projects.

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric