Building A Path In The Woods

Paths built with concrete stone or pavers are expensive and labor intensive.

Building a path in the woods.

35 creative backyard designs adding interest to yard landscaping ideas. Waterways such as creeks and streams and vegetation should be taken into consideration as well as finding a trail where the path would require the least maintenance. Making a path through the woods takes a bit of planning. A mulch path including bark pine needles or the fresh sawdust shown here is best for an informal path in low traffic spots.

They require a lot of digging hauling of tons of materials and the disposal of tons of soil. 6x6s railroad ties or very large 100 pound plus rocks anchored well into the ground. In todays video i start a trail project through the woods to connect to the new property we purchased. If you re not that familiar with the woods on your property creating a path is probably the best place to start and winter is the best time to start.

Choose one that fits its environment a bark mulch path in a woodland planting or pine needles through a planting of evergreens for example. If you re looking for an easier path consider a wooden walkway especially for wet or sloped sites. Favor areas with well drained soils. Paver and pebble garden path for this you need to use paver stones and pebbles or you can use gravel if you wish.

A turnpike is a raised course which in conjunction with drainage ditches lifts the surface of the trail above the seepage. But before i talk about that you need some basic tools and equipment most of which as a gardener you already have. Unlike a traditional paver stone path this kind of path uses square or tile like stones flagstones. Place them evenly spaced apart along the path.

Building with wood is far less backbreaking. Mulch provides an earthy casual look and feel. Sliced wood pieces arranged in groups or placed in a random order make wonderful outdoor patio surfaces walkways and garden paths. The path of a trail also can curve around mature trees reducing the need to cut them when constructing the trail.

To build a turnpike you border the muddy area with a box of logs treated lumber e g. Items you will need pruning saws and clippers. Well drained soils are more stable less fragile and easier to traverse.