Designing the right pedestrian-circulation pattern on your property can enhance your experience in the garden and help plants flourish. The design of a path influences the efficiency of circulation.

This undated photo shows a garden path in South Salem, NY, NY. This locust wood and gravel path is attractive even as it provides firm footing even in wet weather. (Lee Reich via AP) A path is a ...

There's nothing like a stroll through your garden, especially on a stunning path. However, gardens themselves can be pretty expensive to start, so you might not be left with the biggest budget for ...

Today, our outdoor spaces are extensions of our homes. They bring us outside, to rooms and areas that provide entertaining space, room for kids and pets to play, or a quiet reading nook. Now’s the ...

Slopes change a gardener's perspective. No flat lawns and meandering paths, but inclines and declines on which it can be difficult to stand, dig or weed and where plant choices seem more precarious.

When planning a new garden, getting the layout right pays dividends immediately and over the long term. A good garden layout makes the space more attractive and functional and can help reduce time ...

Before you pitch the pieces of an old concrete patio into landfill, consider giving them a second wind. Broken concrete blocks set in concrete can make a cobblestone-like garden path that adds ...

Paul Beal and Michael Burns knew what they wanted when they decided to buy a house in 2000. The 1950s ranch with an open floor plan, formal entry and attached garage hit all the right notes. Even the ...