Provides for the creation of tracks. Moreover, the requirements for them are quite serious: they must be reliable, comfortable, functional, beautiful and, very desirable, inexpensive. We will talk about how to make garden paths with your own hands at low cost in this article.
What to make tracks from
Track coverage can be hard or loose. The following materials are used to create a hard coating:
- Concrete... Concrete walkways are more than just plain gray tape. In addition to the fact that there are dyes and, if desired, you can decorate it. There are also molds for pouring in place. It turns out homemade paving slabs. Another option is to pour small concrete slabs of the required size on your own, then put them on the bedding. For examples of design, see the photo.
And everyone on the farm has molds for such a path - cut water bottles into cylinders, place them as needed and fill them with a solution: nice and cheap
And this is a concrete track with expansion joints. If you look closely, you can see that stripes are applied across. This is so that the wet surface is non-slip. - Flagstone. This is a natural stone that has been cut into plates. It is laid on a prepared base (more on this later), the gaps are filled with backfill. It turns out beautifully, reliably, non-slip. It is not for nothing that it is stone paths made of limestone that landscape designers are so fond of.
Backfill is one of the important elements that shape the appearance - Brick. Ordinary ceramic bricks are a beautiful material, but not for paths. It absorbs moisture, if it then freezes wet, it is torn to pieces. If you are going to make a path from broken bricks, then it is more or less normal to walk along it only for a couple of years. Then you have to redo it. The resulting cracks will need to be covered with coarse sand or fine gravel. Clinker bricks will serve much longer on the path, but this option cannot be called low-cost: the cost of one piece is from several tens of rubles.
These are two types of bricks - ceramic and chipped from granite Clinker brick walkway - beautiful, you won’t say anything ... but maybe too beautiful for a garden?
- Wood... Such a seemingly unsuitable material, but with proper processing, it can serve for a long time. Moreover, many self-made wood paths can be classified as low-cost. For example, they came up with the idea of using hemp and tree cuts as curbs or coverings. They also make the flooring from well-processed boards - better terraced, but if not, it will work from the old floor as well.
Combination with pebbles - it is comfortable to walk And this is how to make a path from boards
- Plastic. There are tiles for garden paths made of plastic - polyethylene or polypropylene. It has a square shape and a system of locks that is attached to one another. It can be laid directly on top of the lawn or previously trodden in the country or on a section of paths. This is an option - fast and cheap. It can definitely be called "Low Cost". It is better, of course, to make a dump of rubble and sand according to the rules, and put plastic elements on top. This is already a little longer and more expensive. There is also an immodest, but very beautiful version of plastic tiles for paths. There is also "garden parquet". These are slabs or boards made of wood-polymer composite - WPC (they are in the photo, they look exactly like parquet). This material has appeared relatively recently. It looks and feels like wood, but in fact it is a mixture of wood flour and polymer. These are very beautiful coatings, but their cost is by no means modest. Although not fabulous.
This is garden parquet. Gorgeous, but immodest
- Pebbles. These are rounded natural stones that can be found on the banks of rivers or lakes. Flatter stones are more suitable for making paths. There are different shades of gray, black, white, sometimes you can find burgundy. From these stones, laid close to one another, mosaic paths of amazing beauty are obtained. But this is an occupation for the diligent and persistent. Those who lack patience can find large flat boulders or large pebbles and place them in the sand. It is not that luxurious, but it is no less reliable. You can do the same with granite or other similar stones. It is important that at least one face is relatively flat. Put this flat part up, bury the rest. The work is not easy, but it will be possible not only to walk on the path, but also to ride.
- Materials at hand. Country paths are made from old tires and bottles.
There are also paths with a poured surface: gravel or crushed stone. Their peculiarity is that with a small layer of 2-3 cm and with sufficient compaction, it is convenient to walk on them. If the layer is slightly larger, bumps are formed when walking, and such walking is tiring. Therefore, as you have seen in many photographs, gravel and crushed stone are used as backfill, in which rigid elements from other materials are laid. If done correctly, this is convenient: gravel conducts water well and puddles do not form. Those who do not like gray can be advised to paint it: many designers do this when organizing rockeries.
How to make garden paths with your own hands
It is not enough to know what you can make garden paths with your own hands. You also need to know how to make them right so that she will serve more than one season or two. Laying different materials may differ slightly, but there are several rules and procedures that are repeated in any technology.
First rule: when laying or shaping the pavement of the track, it is done with a slight slope. If the material allows, a slope of several centimeters is made on both sides of the center. If, for example, a concrete path is poured, then the slope is formed in one direction - from the house, if it is nearby. The slope is made towards the lower part of the site if the track is located on a slope.
Second rule: any coating requires preparation of the base. If you put stones (for example) directly into clay or loam, it will certainly be useful - it will definitely be more convenient to walk, but the stones will “silt” after a while. They will simply be trampled into the clay. With a bedding device, this will take much longer. And if you also make a drainage pillow and a side, water drainage will be even more efficient, and everything will look even more beautiful.
Third rule: The pavement level should be a couple of centimeters higher than the adjacent area. Then the water will quickly drain, it will be more convenient to clean, and cleaning will be required less often: the washed out earth will not flow either during rains or during watering, which is often done along the paths.
Step-by-step instruction
When making garden paths with your own hands, start with the markings. In theory, the dimensions and shape should be plotted on the site plan, and the markup should take place according to the project. But more often than not, everything is done in place. To make the future track more clearly visible, its contours can first be covered with white sand or something similar. If the shape suits you, you can drive in the pegs and pull the twine between them, but you can also work on dumping.
A flower garden or flower bed can be placed along a beautiful path. Read how to do them.
Do-it-yourself beautiful pebble path
If with flagstone, paving stones, bricks, everything is more or less clear - everyone has already seen and more than once how this is done, then it is not clear how to lay pebbles with patterns.
Below is a photo report on the process of making pebble paths. The main techniques are visible on it: lines are applied to the leveled sand, along which pebbles will be laid out. If these are arcs, they are made with a thread and two sticks / nails.
Picking up stones, they are laid out on the edge close to each other, slightly sinking them into the sand.
A board is laid on the folded pattern, a rubber mallet is taken and knocked on the board, hammering pebbles into the sand. This is how the entire drawing is deepened, making sure that the edges of the pebbles are at the same height.
Stones "sink" into the sand
Take a mixture of sand and cement (sand 2 parts, cement 1 part) and fill in the gaps, leveling the layer with a brush.
A fragment of a pebble path is carefully poured with water so that the backfill does not blur. Wait several hours for the cement to set a little, then remove the excess with a soft brush.
It is important not to miss the moment: the solution should not get dirty, but also become a stone. If you pick it up with your finger, it should crumble. It's time to clean off the excess.
A path from wooden hemp and gravel: video
Old logs or trees can be turned into a beautiful path. They are cut into blocks of the required length, the face cut is ground, all the wood is first treated with a bio-protection composition (you can soak it with used oil). After drying, they are dipped in Kuzbass lacquer and dried again. Then the front parts of the hemp are covered with paint of the desired color - which will protrude outward. They dry it again and only then put it in the sand.
The process is described in detail in the video. It explains step by step how to make garden paths out of hemp or logs with your own hands.
We make a concrete path on our own
The process is generally similar to the one described at the beginning. There are some differences, which we'll talk about.
After the trench has been dug and the bottom is leveled, formwork is installed along it on both sides. These are boards from 25 mm thick (thicker is possible, thinner is undesirable, you can use plywood with a thickness of 16-18 mm). Their height is the height of the track. If you are molding a slope, the boards should be set taking into account it - one side a little higher, the other a little lower.
The formwork is set to a level - concrete will be leveled along it
To make the formwork, pegs are driven into the ground with a step of no more than 60 cm. Boards are nailed to them. It is better to smear the inner surface of the formwork with waste or other oil: so that it can be removed easily. Further, crushed stone is poured onto the bottom and rammed. But it is necessary to tamp thoroughly: if you walk along the bottom, there should be no traces.
Further, in order to prevent the path from cracking, a metal reinforcing mesh is laid on the crushed stone. Bar thickness - 4-6 mm, step 5-10 cm. It is sold in pieces, they must be tied together with steel wire.
Then, to compensate for the expansion in winter, you need to put wooden planks 1.5-2 cm thick. They are placed across the path, set so that the height of the planks is level with the formwork boards. Compensation strips are set at least every 2 meters. More often it is possible, less often it is not. Why do it more often? For beauty. Squares look better than long rectangles.
A concrete solution of a grade not lower than M-250 () is poured into the finished frame. For him, take 1 part of cement, 3 parts of sand, 4 - crushed stone. Everything is mixed into a solution of medium fluidity (thick sour cream) and poured into the formwork. When pouring, make sure that no air bubbles remain. To remove them, the solution is pierced with a pin, slightly shaking it - they are bayonetted. Ideally, there is a surface concrete vibrator - it quickly compacts the mortar, creating a perfectly flat surface. If it is not there, you will have to level it with the rule, using the edges of the formwork as beacons.
After a few hours, after the concrete has set, the surface can be processed. It can be left as it is, you can brush it over it with a stiff brush, making transverse strips, you can finally put pebbles, stones, flagstone, etc. in a not completely hardened solution. It is not very economical, but reliable. After a couple of days, the formwork can be removed, and you can already walk along the path.
Budget tire track
What is not done from car tires:, swings, and ... tracks. It's simple: you need to cut off the sidewalls of an old tire, leaving only the tread. How can you cut it off? Grinder. Someone contrives with a knife, but this is only if the cord is not metal.
The projector is cut across to form a path. Then cuts are made on the sides of 15 centimeters - depending on the diameter of the tire. They will make it possible to unfold the rubber.
Make cuts at the folded edges - the surface is still non-linear
In this form, it can already be laid on the beds. Will serve for many years. This one is like a low-cost garden path.
Such a coating will withstand many years of active use.
As you understand, there are a lot of options for how to make garden paths with your own hands. It is impossible to tell and describe about all of them, but we are trying ...
The overall impression of the suburban area will be incomplete if it is not decorated with beautiful and comfortable garden paths. Not only the appearance of the territory, but also the organization of economic activity depends on how well they are located and well made. Walkways in the country can be made of different materials and in different ways.
The choice of material for the track in the country
Many summer residents ask themselves the question: what is the best way to make paths in the country? The answer to this question depends on its size and human material capabilities.
Some walkways made from scrap materials look more attractive than traditional concrete or concrete slabs. Paving in the country should be economical, practical and durable. The material for summer cottages can be very different. Most often, common improvised and building materials are used for their manufacture. In recent years, people have been increasingly producing. All materials used for this purpose can be different in color, texture and decorativeness. Most often, they independently make tracks with a tamped surface layer or with a hard surface.
The photo of the tracks in the country house simply amazes the imagination with its diversity. The simplest - rammed paths are made of sand, pebbles, gravel, brick breakage. Some summer residents use wooden cuts to complete this element of the suburban area, which give it a special decorative effect.
For this purpose, only hard types of wood are used, treated with special impregnations.
Video: making a summer cottage path from hemp
The hard surface can be made of brick, natural stone, concrete slabs, paving slabs or in-situ concrete. Various patterns can be made from such material, which will give the site an additional decorative effect. Such a track is much stronger and more durable than rammed ones. It is distinguished by its practicality, but it is much more expensive than the one made from scrap materials.
An important role in creating a path in the country with their own hands is played by a border. It not only fixes clear boundaries, but also protects its edges from destruction. The border also plays a decorative role. While curbstone is a desirable element, it is not considered mandatory. Most often, without a border, paths are made of concrete slabs with large gaps between them and natural stone with a curvilinear configuration of boundaries.
When covering from sand, pebbles, slag, gravel, a border is necessary. The most practical and durable concrete curb, laid on a concrete base. For curved paths, it is better to choose curbs made of bricks, flat stones or tiles, laid on the edge.
By choosing the right material, you can create a harmonious system of paths, made in the same style and ideally combined with the general appearance of the site.
- So for decorating a plot in a rustic style, a tree is most suitable.
- Natural stone is ideal for making curved paths.
- Brick goes well with buildings made from it. To complete the paths, special types of paving bricks are chosen that are not afraid of moisture and cold.
- Paving stones of different shades allow you to create unique patterns.
- Gravel and pebble paths are best suited for gardens and artificial ponds.
In recent years, people have had the opportunity not only to create paths from monolithic concrete, but also to give it an original shape. To do this, it will be enough to buy plastic templates of various configurations in a specialized store, which will allow you to cast concrete elements yourself.
Some of the materials used to make the tracks go well with each other. Combine so well:
- concrete and brick;
- river pebbles and wood;
- multi-colored gravel and natural stone.
Summer cottage planning
Before making paths in the country, it is necessary to correctly draw up a diagram or plan of the site, on which to depict the planned directions, taking into account all the buildings and landings on the site.
When developing them, one should take into account the amount of precipitation that falls in this area. Sometimes it is necessary to create a drainage system so that there is no stagnation of water in the area. It should also be remembered that when it freezes, excess water quickly spoils not only wood, but also materials such as concrete and brick.
Large trees should not grow near paths, as they can destroy them with their powerful roots. When drawing up a more detailed plan-scheme, the picture of the country landscape will appear more clearly and it will be easier to make a choice in favor of one or another building material.
For almost all types of summer cottage paths, one technology of their laying is observed. All work is divided into several important stages:
- Site marking. At this stage, with the help of a cord and pegs, the contours of the track are marked. The edges are carefully executed along the outlined lines.
- Using a shovel, remove the sod along the length and width of the intended path. The soil is taken out to the thickness of the sand cushion, which serves as the basis for the paving. The thickness of the base layer must be at least 10 cm.
- Sand (sometimes crushed stone) is poured into the dug trench and carefully tamped and leveled.
- Paving is laid on the sand, carefully monitoring the observance of the level of the path.
Do-it-yourself budget tracks in the country
The most popular in the country are the following track options:
- Gravel or small pebble path. They are made very quickly, but they do not differ in durability. The soil in the trench is treated with herbicides and covered with polyethylene or agrofibre so that weeds do not germinate. A layer of pebbles or gravel is poured onto it and the surface of the path is leveled. In order for this material not to scatter over the site, it is necessary to create a border, for example, from tiles or bricks.
- A path from wood cuts. For its creation, trunks and thick branches of sawn hardwood trees are suitable. They are cut into circles. The thickness of the material should be more than 10 cm. Well-dried cuts are treated with hot drying oil, which is applied with a brush over the entire surface. After the impregnation has dried, the treatment is repeated. A plastic wrap is laid on a pre-prepared sand pillow. Cuts are laid on it with any fantasy pattern and level them up. All voids between them are covered with gravel, sand or soil.
- A country path made of stone can be made not only from purchased material, but also from what can be found in almost any area. When choosing elements, preference should be given to the stone that has at least one flat side. Under such paving, the trench should have a depth of at least 20 cm.Crushed stone (10 cm) is poured onto its bottom. It is tamped, and sand is poured on top (10 cm) and tamped again. Stones are laid on the prepared sand-crushed stone pillow. To fill the voids between them, sand is poured on top and all the voids are filled with it. At the final stage, the path is thoroughly watered with water. It may be necessary to re-sand the voids between the stones.
- Paving stone path. This option is one of the most optimal. The depth of the trench for such material should be 20-25 cm. The sand-crushed stone pillow is created in the same way as under the path for the stone. Paving stones more than 60 mm thick will protrude above the soil. This path is best done with curbs. Paving stones are laid on a sandy base tightly to each other. Moreover, the pattern can be very diverse. When laying, you cannot use paving stones with signs of marriage, since they will quickly become unusable.
- Brick path. It is created according to the same principle as a paving track. The same brick placed on the edge is used as a curb. Paving made of bricks of various shades looks especially attractive.
Concrete walkway (video):
Concrete path
Monolithic concrete paths in the country are still popular. For their manufacture, a large amount of cement, sand and crushed stone is required. But they are durable and practical. When performing them, one rule should be remembered: the more cement in the solution, the stronger the concrete will be. For tracks, the following proportions of materials are most often used:
- cement - 1 part;
- crushed stone - 3 parts;
- sand - 2 parts.
In order for such a path to rise above the ground, it is necessary to make a formwork from boards under it. At the bottom of the trench, stones, broken bricks or other solid construction debris are laid out. A solution is poured into the formwork and its surface is leveled. Concrete can be decorated with tiles, mosaics or beautiful stones pressed into an uncured mortar.
Tile paths
Tracks made of concrete slabs of various sizes are very popular. They are easy to fit and are distinguished by their durability. A sandy base is also arranged under them. A country path made of 50x50 or 40x40 cm tiles looks quite impressive, does not take up much space and is very practical. By using smaller tiles, different paving patterns can be created. They can be laid close to one another or at some intervals, which are covered with small stones or soil. They can be sown with grass.
Country path (video)
Backyard walkways are more than just protecting your shoes from dirt and peat dust. The hard surface creates an interesting play of balance between man-made and natural components of landscape design. It is more than realistic to make garden paths in the country with your own hands. Find out how to plan them correctly, compare the advantages of paving materials, get acquainted with the technology of laying paving slabs on a sand cushion, evaluate the options for decorating a paved canvas with borders and flowers.
Layout of paths in the summer cottage and in the garden
To break down a functional movement system in your garden, take a site plan or draw it to scale and mark two groups of objects on it:
- goals are significant places that you need to easily approach: a gate, a garage, outbuildings, a gazebo, an alpine slide, a recreation area, a greenhouse, open ground beds;
- obstacles - objects that will have to bend around: trees, hills, relief depressions.
Fantasy terracotta with small bushes and deciduous patterns
Further on the plan, observing the scale, they outline the paths, trying to get by with the minimum number of them, since each takes away the useful area of the garden and the entire site. It is recommended that you work with several projects so that you can compare drawings and design options.
Small mosaic among uneven slabs will not let the eye get tired
What are the nuances to consider when planning tracks
The ergonomics, durability and flawless appearance of these garden objects are influenced by a number of factors:
- Tracing. When laying the route, the main paths are first designated: from the gate to the porch, from the house to the garage, utility block, vegetable garden, garden. They are made as straight as possible, since they are designed for the fast walking of the working person. The rest of the passages - the side ones - branch off from the main ones and run around the entire site. They serve for rest and therefore can be of any length and degree of tortuosity.
- Width. Nobody wears crinolines anymore, so the Versailles avenues are no longer needed, but the size of the paths should still allow people walking towards them to disperse or walk arm in arm. For the minimum width, 80 cm is taken. The main garden path is made even more freely, 120-150 cm, so that a wheelbarrow or bulky furniture can be transported along it.
- Cross slope. The accumulating rain and melt water will erode some coatings and create dirt. The smaller the gaps between the paving elements, the more important it is for the water to go to the sides, for which the middle of the pavement should rise somewhat above the edges.
Height difference registration
Any kind of garden path can be hopelessly disfigured by the roots of nearby trees. It is desirable that at least 2 m of space remain between the tree trunks and the edge of the canvas.
Paving visual effects
Any line in the landscape creates a certain visual sensation. You can achieve interesting visual effects using design methods:
- Curvature. Arrow-straight paths are characteristic of regular parks, their task is to organize order, symmetry, discipline and even pomp. The winding ones, on the contrary, turn the garden into a fairy-tale world, promise a surprise at every turn.
- Colour. The coincidence of the coating material with the finish of the basement of the house creates a stylistic unity on the site, but, in order to avoid boring monotony, it is worth choosing different shades in the same color scheme for the building and paths.
- Paving drawing. Longitudinal laying of elongated tiles creates the illusion of movement, calls forward and visually lengthens the garden path. Cross paving shortens and widens it, makes you slow down and look around.
Square slabs unfolded with rhombuses give the impression of a diamond bracelet
Interesting effects that draw attention to the pattern underfoot can be achieved by combining materials and adding unexpected elements: shells, mosaics, leaf prints, low flowering grasses.
What tracks can be made of
A set of requirements is imposed on the material for paths in the garden, which is common for elements of landscape design:
- availability and adequate cost;
- elegant appearance and durability;
- compatibility with the general style of buildings and garden;
- reliable performance;
- safety for children and pets;
- the possibility of combining in the process of work and repair in the future;
- no insurmountable installation difficulties.
You can make fantastic patterns from ordinary pebbles.
To determine how to lay out the paths inexpensively and beautifully, we will consider a variety of ways to pave them.
Paths in the country from paving slabs
The popularity of paving slabs is explained by its durability and resistance to seasonal temperature changes in central Russia and to the north. The tiles are relatively easy to install and replace. Manufacturers offer samples of different shapes for paving paths: brick, square, wave, rhombus, hexagon, coil - which avoids monotony.
Paving slabs do not wear out, do not soften under the scorching sun, do not crack from frost, do not emit volatile substances. To clean the garden of fallen leaves and wind-blown earth, you can simply walk on it with a broom.
The more varied the shape of the tile, the more interesting the result.
Eco-friendly wooden walkways
Under the condition of a dry climate, you can lay out a cheap path in the country with your own hands made of wood. For this purpose, the following are suitable:
- cross cuts of trees, half buried in the ground;
- boards, timber and pallets;
- bamboo stems;
- garden parquet.
The boards seem to be laid directly on the grass
The disadvantage of such materials is their low resistance to moisture, therefore any wood is treated with antiseptics and bitumen mastic, and drainage is carefully prepared before laying. It is better to raise the wooden flooring above the ground, laying it on metal supports, then it will be blown through from below and will not start to rot. For additional protection, the flooring is painted or varnished.
Crushed bark and coconut shells can be conventionally referred to as a tree. They look original, but they require a mandatory border and periodic top-up. Another disadvantage of soft tracks - in wet weather, pieces of bark stick to the shoes and are carried around the site.
Stone in the landscape - noble and natural
Natural stone paths
The most durable, beautiful, aesthetic, but also the most expensive material for paving in the garden is natural and artificial stone. It looks exquisite, allows you to imitate the streets of ancient cities and mountain paths, goes well with rock gardens, fountains, waterfalls, lamps, flower beds and stone basements of buildings.
Chipped natural stone, for example, flagstone, implies a special shape and shade of each piece, so the paving turns out to be interesting and not fatiguing for the eye. The result of laying multi-colored pebbles or shell rock slabs with your own hands is always a unique work of art.
Herringbone made of bricks resembles antique parquet
Brick paths for practical
This is an excellent budget solution if there is a lot of unused bricks left after the construction of a cottage or garage. It can be used whole or broken into crumb, which will crunch pleasantly when walking. The combination of different brands allows you to create a geometric mosaic, and use the darkest or lightest bricks as edging.
The disadvantage of conventional sand-lime brick is its low frost resistance. Multiple freezing and thawing over several years render it unusable. In regions in cold, snowy winters, it is better to use a paving variety of clinker bricks in the garden. A special firing technology protects it from temperature and humidity extremes.
Using stencils on concrete creates the illusion of stone
Concrete walkways in different versions
Concrete is one of the cheapest materials for decorating a garden, but the long gray ribbons that the hardening mortar turns into look dull and unpresentable. Concrete requires a fancy approach:
- the use of special forms to create an artificial stone that imitates different rocks;
- interspersed with pebbles, shells, broken tiles, colored glass;
- mixing pigments;
- gravel inserts and grass patches.
Leaf prints on concrete
Beautiful concrete alleys are obtained if large leaves are imprinted into a semi-liquid solution, additionally scratching the veins with a sharp knitting needle.
Filled gravel paths
As an alternative to stone, gravel is quite cheap, especially if there is a quarry or business that sells such material nearby. If desired, it can be removed and replaced with a different combination of colors and fractions. Gravel is ideal as a route to flowered rockeries or a classic Japanese rock garden, but requires periodic top-up.
Garden benches, lanterns and pergolas look great against the gravel background. It emphasizes the carved structure of ferns, the freshness of roses and the weight of metal. However, as a road surface, gravel is somewhat unstable: individual pebbles slide underfoot, and sharp edges prick through thin summer shoes.
A chain of concrete circles in a gravel river
We make tracks with our own hands
In order to correctly make paths in the country with your own hands and at the same time get a really beautiful economy option, you need to calculate the total coverage area, multiply by the cost of 1 sq. m of different materials and compare the numbers with each other. For some, the remaining concrete from the construction site will come out cheaper, while for someone "from the neighbor's shoulder" will drop a natural stone for a third of the price. Below are step-by-step instructions that can be used for laying most materials, since the most important stage - preparing the soil - is almost the same in all cases.
The pegs are driven deeper so that they do not tilt
Step one - marking the terrain
For marking, you will need as many sharp pegs as possible, a roll of twine and a tape measure. On straight segments, the pegs are placed less often - one per 8-10 m, at turns - more often. Sharp bends in the garden are outlined with pegs every 15-20 cm. Use a tape measure to control the width of the path.
At this stage, the layout of the site can be corrected, the functionality of the "transport network" under construction can be checked. To do this, you need to walk throughout the garden inside a taut twine and understand how convenient the path to each significant object is and how effectively flower beds and other decorations on the site are visible.
Always protect your knees when working on a hard surface
Step two - preparing the bed
In regions with negative winter temperatures, soils swell. In autumn, the clay is saturated with water, in winter ice forms in the garden, pushing apart soil particles, in spring melt water goes down, as a result, the elements of the coating are uneven. The classic way to prevent this problem is to create a gravel-sand cushion that acts as a drain:
- Inside the twine contour, soil is taken out to a depth of 20-25 cm, at the same time removing stones, roots and debris.
- The bottom of the resulting recesses is carefully compacted, especially on soft, for example, chernozem soils. Considering the volume of work, a petrol vibratory rammer is used, while the toes are protected by shoes with steel capes, and the ears are protected with thick earpieces.
- In the absence of such a tool, a manual rammer is made. It is a heavy log of large diameter, to which handles are attached from the ends.
- The tamped bottom of the recesses is covered with geotextiles to protect against the germination of weeds, the seeds of which remain below.
To organize the slope, the height of the pegs is checked with the level
At this stage, it is necessary to decide on the slope of the tracks, which will ensure the rolling of rainwater: whether it will be longitudinal (at least 3-5 mm for every 10 running meters of the track) or transverse. If the path in the garden is crossed according to the plan by communications (electric cable, drainage system pipes), their installation is carried out now.
Step three - installing the curb
Edging will subsequently make it more difficult to mow the grass, but it is often used because it achieves several goals:
- give the canvas a neat finished look and keep it for decades;
- highlight the track visually;
- do not allow the earth to crumble from nearby flower beds.
Installing a curb on concrete
As edging, you can use paving elements in a contrasting color, which are laid using the same technology as the others. Roofing tiles, even hemp, willow braids are simply dug into the ground so that they can be replaced.
The most difficult base is created for the curbstone. Under it, grooves are dug below the bottom level and covered with 5 cm of sand. Then a small layer of concrete is poured and a stone is installed, checking the level of the quality of work.
Arrangement of paths for paving slabs
Step four - filling the gravel-sand cushion
Operating procedure:
- Half of the excavation depth is covered with gravel or crushed stone, the size of the fraction does not matter.
- The gravel is covered with slightly moistened sand and carefully tamped.
- The sand is watered until puddles form and left for 3-4 hours in sunny weather and for a day in cloudy weather.
- When the water is completely absorbed, the sand is leveled just before paving. For this, a board is prepared, the length of which exceeds the width of the track. The board will move along the "beacons", which can be a previously installed curb stone.
- If the level of the canvas is supposed to be below the edges of the curb, cutouts are made along the edges of the board.
- In the absence of a curb, two pipes are placed in its place, one on each side, a board is placed on them with an edge and led along the path until the sand surface is completely aligned.
Alignment sets the quality of the future track
Step five - paving over the pillow
The arrangement of garden paths is directly related to the future load on them. For the passage of wheelbarrows and other equipment, as well as for intensive walks of a large number of people, it is recommended to pave on a sand-cement mixture (1: 6). It is poured over the leveled pillow and re-leveled with the board along the "beacons". In other cases, the coating elements are simply laid on the sand.
If a complex ornament is conceived, for example, from pebbles, its complete rapport is first laid out next to it on the ground in order to get an idea of how it will look in finished form. The same applies to the alternation of colored bricks or tiles, stripes, various inserts and combinations of materials.
The first row of elements is laid along the twine stretched across the pillow and carefully tamped with a mallet. The presence and width of the seams between the elements depend on the selected material and pattern. Brick and tile are usually fitted closely. Rounded wood cuts will leave significant gaps in any case.
Using a manual rammer
When laying any material, do not forget about the transverse slope: the center of the canvas should be somewhat convex.
At the end of the installation, the do-it-yourself garden path is sprinkled with a sand-cement mixture and the seams are swept with a brush. To harden the mixture, it is moistened with light sprinkling.
Designing tracks in different styles
The paths at the dacha are not just a way to get to the greenhouse without being covered in mud, they are a full-fledged design element of the site that can emphasize the beauty of the landscape and enhance the impact on the feelings of the viewer. Therefore, the general style of the garden determines how, for example, to decorate the path with flowers, lawn grass, lighting.
A country-style cottage is ennobled with paths made of uneven blocks of limestone or shell rock, between which ground covers are allowed. Astilba, rudbeckia, lavender, small lilies and sedge are planted on both sides. Reed grass, lobelia or bright blue delphinium are placed in the background. Garden paths made of rare stones, framed by clumps of cereals, are often complemented by wooden benches and compact rose bushes.
Walking barefoot on asphalt is less enjoyable than walking on seashells, polished cobblestones, or sun-warmed logs. The road surface, without which the metropolis is unthinkable, is inappropriate in a country estate. Almost every day, the owners walk around its territory without shoes, and the kids generally crawl on all fours.
When doing gardening, it is important to pay attention not only to high-quality care of fruit plantations, but also to remember about the general arrangement and appearance of the garden. Hand-made garden paths not only create the convenience of moving around the household, but are also a special part of the overall design. In this article we will talk about arranging the tracks with our own hands.
Garden paths - how to combine beauty and convenience
A dacha, a private house, a cottage require not only the arrangement of the interior, exterior, but also embellishment of the area around. Often the owners want to combine practicality and aesthetics in one project. The idea can be realized by laying garden paths.
What you need to know and take into account during construction
Any design begins with an idea, a thorough study of the area and a plan. The first step is to determine the directions, length, width of future tracks, to present their shape, decoration. Next, you need to analyze the bearing capacity of the soil in order to choose the right type of building material and only then plan.
It is necessary to draw up a drawing on paper, it will be possible to correct, alter, supplement. There are several important factors to pay attention to:
- The constituent parts must be resistant to the aggressiveness of the environment - high humidity, fungi, corrosion.
- It is good to tolerate temperature fluctuations in different seasons.
- Provide for possible increased loads (car, loaded wheelbarrow).
- The optimal angle of inclination of the web to avoid the accumulation of water from precipitation.
Advice from a landscape designer - in compact areas it is better to lay not straight garden paths, but with undulating bends, turns. This visually expands the space, deepens the niches for plants.
From what to build a track, each owner decides independently, based on financial capabilities, needs and fantasies. Every cover needs a base. The ideal option would be a tamped earth mound or crushed stone pillow.
The most popular materials for do-it-yourself garden paths:
- A natural stone. It looks noble, aesthetically pleasing even with non-smoothed corners.
- Artificial substitute. The grace of nature, cut by man.
- Clinker bricks will add bright colors to the garden.
- Gravel or coarse polished pebbles will provide originality.
- Wood is an affordable, simple, but short-lived look. Looks impressive separately and in the composition.
- Decking - plastic garden parquet. New material, resistant to UV, water, mold, rot.
The decorativeness of the structure largely depends on the methods of laying the blanks. The canvas can be solid, even, or consist of separately located elements of different geometric shapes. Having laid out a path of large "leaves", "butterflies", "flowers", it is easy to get pleasure from comfort and a pleasant walk.
Varieties of garden paths
Everyone who has a summer cottage and even a small but own personal plot will think more than once about ways to decorate and transform it. There is not always enough finance to implement ideas and fantasies. Many will ask: "What then to do?" The answer is quite simple: if you want to refine the garden paths, but there are no funds for a landscape designer and expensive components, then you should pay attention to the available and more affordable materials.
For arranging garden paths with your own hands, various types of stones, boards, wood cuts, river pebbles and even plastic bottle caps are useful. Now a little about each of the options.
Natural stone paths
They fit into any site design. They look natural and, if styled correctly, can last forever.
These tracks look very impressive. If there are stones left after the nearest construction, you can use them. Or those that remain after laying the alpine slide will do. They are irregular in shape making them ideal for scenic trails.
Natural stone walkway Initially, you need to calculate the number of pebbles. One of the methods is a rough layout of stones. This way you can estimate if the amount of material you have is enough.
Sprinkle the place for the path with sand and tamp it well. It turned out to be a kind of "pillow" for pebbles. They need to be processed, adjusted in shape, made more uniform. For good joining and grinding, you can use a grinder or other not too powerful types of tools. Having prepared the stones, they are laid in a mosaic composition.
Since all stones are different in size, they are adjusted to each other using a rubber mallet. At least one of the sides of the stone must be flat for the path to turn out right.
When the mosaic is ready, you need to start sealing the joints between the stones. Otherwise, they will start to overgrow. Although some may prefer another option, the most natural: cement-sand mortar is used for grouting.
Concrete paths
They are very similar to stone ones. First, make a bed, the depth of which is approximately 10 cm. Then pour sand on the bottom and tamp. Pour on top with a mixture of concrete and sand, set the formwork around the edges. While the solution has not frozen, pour pebbles into it. Lay out the intended pattern from it. A drainage system must be installed next to such a path.
Sometimes a concrete path is made using a ready-made form. It is not difficult to buy it at a hardware store. And then just pour the concrete mixture into the mold in the place you need, level it with a trowel, remove the excess and remove the mold. This is a very easy and quick way, in addition, you can lay out such a shape in at least several rows.
How to make concrete paths with your own hands using ready-made forms 
Wooden walkways
The paths made of wood will serve for a long time, but at the beginning they require maintenance. You can lay them out from sawn boards or timber, using what is left from the construction of the house.
Wooden walkways Prepare boards and blocks, the latter can be replaced with steel corners or pipes. Treat them with protective impregnations or bitumen mastic. After soaking, nail the boards to the blocks. Mount the track from above using different caliber hemp. Paint them one or more colors.
But in domestic climatic conditions, the most modern impregnations will not save the boards from deformation, rotting and corrosion, therefore, imitation of wood is often used as a material for paths - tiles with a corresponding pattern.
It will be possible to select such perfect samples that no one will detect the difference at a distance. It is felt only after tactile contact. The tiles reliably depict the natural texture of pine, beech, oak and other species in section - as a result, the ersatz turns out to be indistinguishable from the original.
DIY gravel garden paths
Gravel is a simple material that has good flowability, moisture permeability, and is relatively cheap. Paths of any width and length can be poured from it, it is even possible to give them different shapes. Such a path looks neat, harmoniously fits into any landscape. Doing it yourself will not be difficult.
DIY gravel garden paths The order of execution of a gravel path
- First you need to mark the track along the site. The markings are carried out with pre-prepared wooden pegs. You can pull a string between the pegs if you find it difficult to determine the direction "by eye".
- Next, a bed is prepared according to the markings. To do this, dig a trench in the ground. The depth of the trench can be about 14 - 17 cm.
- Gravel is prepared. It is advisable, if possible, to view it and remove unwanted impurities (broken glass, sharp large stones, etc.). Busting gravel should be done with tight gloves.
- Gravel is backfilled to the depth of the trench. You can level it with a rake or with your hands (also use gloves).
- Next, the laid gravel is rammed.
- At the end, a curb can be placed along the edge of the walkway. This will give an even more effective and finished look. The stone is fixed with a cement foundation. It can be laid both flush with the canvas, and slightly above it.
This algorithm is also suitable for the construction of a garden path made of sand. Accordingly, gravel is replaced by sand, and then all work is carried out according to the same scheme.
DIY brick garden paths
It is a very fragile type of material. Before laying, check for strength. First, mark the path with string and pegs.
Remove the soil (25 cm), put a drain underneath. In this case, it will be simple, but the main thing is that the water does not penetrate. Crushed stone must be poured onto the drainage system on top. Boards are laid sideways along the edges. Then the brick is laid. You can come up with many different brick designs.
Clinker brick path The garden path, lined with brick chips, looks great. It is permissible to pour it onto a concrete track. A beautiful mosaic is laid out of broken bricks. If the bricks are of different colors, beautiful patterns are laid out of them. You can leave space between them to fill it with small pebbles, pebbles or soil, so that later there was a green island.
Homemade brick and stone path Sandstone path
They are made dry or use cement grout. This method is similar to laying a stone path, and the first is more natural and original.
Dig a trench by removing some of the soil. Pour sand there and tamp. The middle section should be higher than the edges. It is necessary to walk a little up the slope. This is such a dehumidification system. This is followed by the processing of pebbles.
Sandstone can be of very different sizes and shapes. Try each stone on before finishing.
Level the stones by making the gaps as small as possible. The processed stones are laid out as you like. For a classic track, you need a bucket of sand and the same amount of mixture with cement. Under each pebble, you must first put the first, then the second. Moreover, the cement should protrude slightly. You need to press the stone tightly. The made path must be washed so as not to spoil the aesthetics with the remains of cement. Seams are filled with soil or sand.
Saw cut path
Such a path will look very beautiful and attractive.
Saw cut path Cuts must be taken of different sizes, laying them so that there is no free space between them. Before laying, round timber must be treated with an antiseptic composition.
Garden path saw cuts 
Another option is to use round timber in the form of curbs, and fill in a layer of gravel between them.
Staying at the dacha, you want to move away from city life, because all around, if not a forest, then a garden, some lucky people even have a lake or a river. In a word, whatever the surrounding landscape may be, it encourages closer proximity to nature.
An interesting idea is a forest trail. It represents fragments of common tree stumps. Round plates of different sizes are laid along the edge of the pond and concreted.
The side of an artificial reservoir is also made of them. It is pleasant to sit on such stumps to sunbathe, the contact of the feet with them also gives rise to positive sensations.
Plastic garden paths
Such country paths are sold as ready-made modules. Their installation does not require preparation and surface treatment. They are very simple and quick to attach, very economical, are characterized by strength and long service life. They can be laid out on any site, in the form of any composition. They are environmentally friendly and aesthetic.
River pebble paths
Working with these stones will be difficult, time consuming and will not end quickly. They are laid in a predetermined space in wet sand and compacted to the desired depth. The process takes several days.
River pebble paths It happens that the design of summer cottages is based on imitating the styles of bygone times - the antique era, British classicism, etc. Then you should choose slabs decorated in accordance with the general concept of the site and the residential building. They may have impressions of Mediterranean pebbles, ancient bricks, etc.
Tracks from plastic bottle caps
The most original and interesting way is to lay out the path or part of it with plastic bottle caps. Due to the fact that the covers have a variety of colors, you can make patterns and mosaics, even coming up with whole pictures.
The only drawback of this improvised material is its collection, because a lot of covers will be needed.
Reinforced concrete tile garden path
Stages of work:
DIY ready-made garden path from reinforced concrete tiles 
Veneered ceramic mosaic tiles 
Paving stones, stone path 
The slabs were laid on a layer of sand, lawn grass was sown in between. The mowing is done with a conventional electric lawn mower. The photo was taken 3 years after installation. These are just the basic materials from which you can make suburban paths with your own hands. Human imagination is limitless, so they will probably come up with something else by the next summer season. Paths for summer cottages are made by hand from any, sometimes unexpected material. For example, from glass bottles. You can create combinations of different types of material in one composition.
Remember that such paths carry not only convenience and benefit, but also beauty, joy for the eyes, harmony. Imagine, invent, create.
The independent choice of materials for garden paths and the driveway to the cottage sometimes makes it difficult. Then you just need to allocate time for a scrupulous study of catalogs or funds for consultation with specialists. The result will justify all these costs.
Video master classes
Plastic tiles are a modern coating for paths in the country, which is notable for its low price, ease of installation and durability. Such a solution has a pleasant appearance and is made of high-strength material, is not afraid of moisture and can last for many years. Plastic tiles are a good and practical replacement for expensive counterparts. With its help, you can quickly and economically arrange paths in the garden, which are convenient to use all year round. But manufacturers offer many other options for arranging alleys in summer cottages.
On a large plot, garden paths are always needed so as not to trample the lawn and beds Source da.decoratex.biz
Varieties of materials for tracks
Plastic coatings.
Manufacturers offer several types of plastic coatings, which have their own characteristics, advantages and characteristics.
Garden parquet... Experts often call it decking. Represents small boards with a pattern in the form of four boards. They are made of durable plastic with the addition of a small amount of wood flour. Each plate consists of two layers - a mixture of plastic and wood flour on top, and PVC on the bottom. To form an aesthetic appearance and differences, sills are used. The material is not afraid of moisture, does not undergo putrefactive processes, and is easy to maintain.
Plastic "parquet" for paths looks even very natural Source dombrus.com
Lawn grill... A very interesting solution that is used for laying on various lawns. It is produced in the form of small cells that strengthen the soil well and do not interfere with the growth of grass at all. At the same time, they provide a beautiful view and ease of movement around the territory, perfectly support the general appearance of the lawn. They are mainly made of green plastic. It has good drainage qualities and an affordable price.
The lawn grate will allow you to move around the entire lawn area without getting tied up in the mud after watering or rain Source sevparitet.ru
Modular coatings... A universal solution that can be used for laying alleys around the site or as a stable platform for various garden furniture. It is often used to design various decorative landings. Available in a variety of shapes and colors, easy to install.
You can lay out a track of "wooden" modules Source masterpla.net
A natural stone.
It is found on the plots quite rarely due to the high price. Looks good in a variety of landscape designs. On the plots, granite, pebbles, marble, rough stone, basalt, limestone, sandstone and others are used. Between the special they differ in characteristics, color, type of processing, price and surface relief. The material is heavy but easy to fit. Porous stones absorb moisture, therefore, special treatment is required every few years. One of the sides should be even, the trench under them is made quite deep, half of it is covered with rubble, rammed, sand on top and only then a stone.
Natural stone paths always look natural Source yandex.ru
Wood.
Plastic tiles for paths in the country are distinguished by their durability, wear resistance and ease of maintenance, but some difficulties arise with paths made of wood. The material requires special treatment with insect and moisture protection agents. Planks, tiles, saw cuts and so on can be used to create an alley. The best, durable and sustainable wood options are oak and larch. Before laying, the material should be processed several times with boiled linseed oil. Polyethylene is laid under the sand pillow, the voids between the boards are covered with small stone, sand.
Boards covered with antiseptics and varnish will last longer Source nkkconsult.ru
Special materials.
Paving slabs, simple paving stones, the simplest asphalt, processed stone or other similar materials. When using curbs, such solutions have a finished look, but can be laid on the same level with the ground. It is very important to monitor the level of the track and the fit of the elements to each other. Defective tiles, such as those with cracks, must not be used.
Paving slabs "under the stone" are not much different from the natural Source yandex.ru
Brick.
It is used for these purposes quite rarely, sometimes bricks of different colors are combined, ornaments are made. It is preferable to lay on a mortar, it is not recommended to use only sand. It is imperative that a mortar is used for bricks that are laid as a curb. On the sides of the alley, you can drive in boards that will hold the track. To create a durable alley, only clinker bricks, which are highly durable, are suitable.
Concrete.
Very strong and durable material. The strength of concrete depends on the amount of cement in the finished mortar. The solution itself is made from a mixture of crushed stone, sand and cement, the formwork must be equipped. You can use a variety of solutions with shapes and colors, add other materials for decoration while the concrete is still wet.
Concrete paths will come out relatively inexpensive, but to make them even, the solution is poured into the formwork Source salonbuduar.ru
Gravel.
Often referred to as a fill path. Well suited for winding alleys, no leveling required, just fill in the material and then tamp it. The gravel itself can be of different sizes, shapes and shades. Crushed stone, stone chips, expanded clay gravel and so on are used. Before backfilling, the soil must be treated with anti-weed agents; foil or agrofibre can also be used for this. It is imperative to use curbs so that the alley does not lose its shape.
Gravel can be used to decorate tracks of different shapes Source m.yukle.mobi
Grass.
Lawn grass that is resistant to trampling. It is recommended to use it not as a main alley, but as a decor or an additional one, it goes well with other materials.
If you want your lawn to be completely green, you can put strips of artificial lawn between crops of natural grass Source rosalita.net
Tennis.
Initially used only on tennis courts, but well suited for creating alleys in the garden. It is offered in several shades and consists of ceramic chips, clay and lime. It is laid in an even layer, absorbing water, swells and forms a dense, integral surface. The layer of material should be 5-10 cm, amenable to shrinkage, a mixture of fine stone and sand is used for the base. You can use it two weeks after laying, the material needs to be added, in long dry weather, watering is necessary so that the material does not crack.
Covering for tennis courts, looks great in the garden of a country house Source zen.yandex.ru
The choice of one or another option is carried out taking into account the needs of the consumer himself and his desires. It is necessary to take into account all the nuances of using each model in the design of tracks and sections in general. The modular cover for garden paths is considered a very convenient and durable solution that is easy to install and can be removed or rearranged if necessary.
Video description
A stone path can be made using a plastic mold. The process in the video below:
Advantages and disadvantages of materials
Plastic track tiles have many advantages. It has a low weight, is inexpensive and easy to fit, in most cases, no foundation arrangement is required, only preparatory work. Can be easily dismantled and installed in a new location. Durable plastic is used, it can withstand quite heavy loads. Resistance to high and low temperatures, moisture is important, the surface does not slip. However, plastic can be damaged by various chemicals and wears out faster than concrete or paving stones. The smooth surface is highly gliding, exposed to ultraviolet light, fading in sunlight.
Natural stone is durable, beautiful and environmentally friendly material. But it is rather difficult to work with it due to its heavy weight, expensive, and the total costs increase as a result of the need to equip the foundation. In frosty conditions, the surface can be covered with ice and become very slippery.
Wood is considered a beautiful and environmentally friendly material; a wide variety of design solutions can be created. The board dries quickly, is a rather warm material, but has a relatively short service life, is highly flammable, rots, treatment with protective agents is required.
Wooden paths look beautiful, but require special care.
Special materials are included in the middle price category. Tiles of various shapes require a special method of laying, creating a sand cushion, looks beautiful, strong and durable material, lasts a very long time. Some tile options are quite expensive and require additional costs for other building materials to install.
Brick is an affordable and durable material, it is beautiful and very durable. It can be laid without a foundation, it is enough to prepare a simple pillow and put curbs. Despite the wide variety of brick options, not all of them are suitable for creating alleys. The ones that can be applied are quite expensive.
Video description
How to make paths from natural stone, this video will tell:
Concrete allows you to create an integral canvas, which is distinguished by its durability and high strength. Not afraid of sudden changes in temperature or moisture, does not accumulate water. Other materials can be stacked on top. The alleys are quite expensive due to the need to use a large amount of crushed stone, sand and cement. The paths are practical, but not the most beautiful, but you can refine the alleys by adding other materials.
Gravel is an inexpensive material, but its cost will be different in different regions, taking into account fractions, volumes, type and weight. An environmentally friendly material that is easy to install, the process does not take much time, and has good aesthetic properties. However, such a track covering is not able to withstand heavy loads. Over time, it can "grow" into the ground, clogged with debris, overgrown with grass, so a good substrate is needed. Gravel is impossible to sweep, it is not distinguished by the highest comfort of movement.
Grass often sprouts between the slabs that cover the garden path, it has to be removed by hand Source pinterest.com
Grass paths give the site maximum natural beauty and are the most sustainable option. It is very pleasant to walk along such alleys barefoot even after rain. But the grass cannot withstand heavy loads, from frequent movement it begins to be trampled over time, constant care is needed.
Durable tennisite is also an ecological material, it is characterized by injury safety, it is easy to care for, and is water permeable. During a drought, a lot of dust forms on the surface, it is necessary to periodically moisten it.
The characteristics, advantages and disadvantages largely determine the choice of a suitable material. Also, the choice of material is influenced by the design of the landscape, the characteristics of the soil and the appearance of various materials.
Video description
The principle of laying paving slabs in the video:
design of country houses of any complexity. You can communicate directly with representatives by visiting the Low-Rise Country exhibition of houses.
Cost of materials for tracks
Plastic paths for summer cottages are considered one of the most affordable and inexpensive, they are much cheaper than tiles and concrete. Tiles are sold in the form of small modules for 200-400 rubles apiece. Roll options will cost 1.5-2.5 thousand rubles.
Natural stone is one of the most expensive materials; such a design solution can cost 4-15 thousand rubles. per ton, depending on the selected type of stone. Some types of stone can be significantly more expensive. You can buy material not by weight, but by volume, in this case the average price is 1.5-5 thousand rubles.
The type of wood also affects the cost of the material, as well as the length of the bars, width and height. Purchase by the piece or by cubic meters. You can buy this type of material at a price of 50 rubles per piece or several thousand rubles per m³.
Special materials such as paving stones, asphalt and the like can be purchased at prices ranging from 500 rubles per square meter to several thousand.
Depending on the quality and shape of the paving stone, the price may vary significantly Source sevparitet.ru
If clinker bricks are used for the walkway, then you need to understand that, depending on the region of the country and the type of material, about 20-300 rubles will have to be paid for one brick.
Applying concrete for the alley, it can be purchased completely ready-made at a price of 2.5 to 5 thousand rubles.
The cost of gravel depends on the size of the fractions and its origin; manufacturers offer this material on average from 2 to 15 thousand rubles. per m³.
Grass is one of the most affordable options for 100-200 rubles per roll, there are more expensive offers. You can buy your own lawn grass seeds, in which case you will have to pay 5-10 thousand rubles.
Tennesite is sold by weight and offered at 3.5-4.5 thousand rubles. per ton. Also, some manufacturers offer to purchase the material in bags of 30 kg, the cost of which is 350-450 rubles.
The choice of materials for garden paths is large, everyone wears a suitable one Source ar.decorexpro.com
On our website you can find contacts of construction companies that offer the service of planning and carrying out landscape works of any complexity on a turnkey basis. You can communicate directly with representatives by visiting the Low-Rise Country exhibition of houses.
Conclusion
Covering a path in the country can be practical, durable, economical and very beautiful. Manufacturers offer a large selection of materials, textures, colors. Some options require additional costs to create a foundation, others can be stacked on a sand cushion. Each type of option has its own characteristics and cost, which are often decisive. The right choice will help create comfortable alleys at the summer cottage, make movement comfortable and safe.