Stepping Stones Instead of Paving

If you have a great garden and have a nice feature area at the bottom of your garden, it’s nice to have a small path that you can use to get there without trampling the grass. A good idea is to have a small decorative path that leads there, but having large paving slabs or even gravel brings down the visual look of such a beautiful garden, so perhaps a better idea is to put down stepping stones instead, and dot them around in a weaving pattern.

It’s not good to get any old stones for stepping stones, and best to get something that weathers well and is also not going to be slippery when wet. You can get materials such as concrete, cement, limestone, sandstone, etc… which come in a variety of different colours, shapes and designs to suit your garden and personal style; choosing cement or concrete may be a cheaper and more tacky option, but it really depends on your preference in conjunction with your budget.

Also be aware that some stone material will become slippery when wet, and may even get slimy over the years and will need to be jet washed carefully without damaging the surrounding grass. So it’s probably best to ask your local garden centre what stone weathers well and has good grip when wet if your unsure.