Having conceived creation of garden path on the site, it is worth beginning with its plan. In order to avoid corrections in the future, its way should be carried out to the most remote corners at once, will move on such site easy and comfortably.
Determine necessary width for each piece of path, minimum — 30 cm, the standard — 75 cm, both the wheelbarrow, and large stock, 1.2 m — the optimum choice will be located on such size, such width allows pass of two people.
If the path is intended for the car, then width is defined by distance between wheels. However it is better not to pave all space, and only two strips are slightly wider than width of tires, then less material will leave, and the surface will not heat up in the sun.
The top layer of path should be raised by 5 cm that she has not sunk in the spring, having added soft slope of laying from the center or the water taking away trench on edge against pools.
As for material, the cheapest and simple are make-shifts. For example, it is possible to use boards 5-7 cm thick, having closed slots pebble or normal brick, having laid it edge. However often such materials go to soil after several seasons, and the brick crumbles, especially after rains. Besides such garden path loses in exterior and convenience of operation. This decision should be considered only as temporary measures.
More practical, but not so expensive path can be with use of cold asphalt. It also does not require labor-consuming podgotovka, it is enough to mark and stamp surface, and material can be used even at negative temperatures.
However the stone remains one of the best decisions. It is necessary for surface preparation thorough substrate which will protect path from degradation and will accept the main loading. For its preparation it is possible to use solution from sand with calculation of 80 liters on meter and cement of 50 kg on three meters. Also the basis can include layer of crushed stone and geotextiles. The stone of laying has to be not thinner than 30 mm not to break up at operation. It is the most durable and eco-friendly material, but it can be not so comfortable for bare feet.
Gain popularity of path from decorative concrete. Its obvious pluses before masonry that the surface does not slide does not fade and will not be pressed through in separate links. Material allows to give any texture: stone, brick and even tree. In addition it is not subject to influence of hostile environment and easily washes even from oils and gasoline.
Wide choice in materials for garden paths allows to use different like laying and decisions on one site, trying to obtain thereby the most optimal variants suitable you.