I’m redoing the side yard along my house and could use some ideas before I commit.
I want to turn it into a walkway that connects the front yard to my garden and patio. I’m planning to remove the grass and do some kind of gravel or mulch setup, but I don’t want it to look super plain or boring.
A few things I’m considering:
- Doing all gravel, but worried it’ll feel kind of flat visually
- Mixing in pavers or stepping stones to break it up
- Adding a mulch strip along the fence with plants (and maybe converting the sprinklers to drip irrigation)
- Using different sizes or colors of gravel for some contrast
I’m trying to keep this pretty budget-friendly, so nothing too fancy. Also, what option will keep up well.
My rough plan right now is:
- Dig down about 6”
- Tamp it
- Lay a base of crushed rock
- Then top with gravel
Of note. there used to be a sandbox along the house, so the soil near the foundation is lower. I’ll need to regrade it so water drains away properly.
Would love to hear what’s worked for you (or what you’d avoid). Any design ideas that keep it simple but still look intentional?