Having a walkway in your landscape is a great idea since it brings out the beauty of the outdoor living space. And the best part? A beautiful walkway does not have to cost a lot of money or be installed by a professional contractor; you can make one yourself with a little imagination and work. Here is how you can design and construct a beautiful glamorous walkway to enhance your outdoor living area.
Why Build a Walkway?
A walkway is not just a trail, it is a feature that connects your landscape and interior living spaces together. If you wish to link your patio to a garden or to provide an appealing approach to your home, an aesthetically designed walkway increases the appeal of your house making it look neat and presentable. It also enhances functionality since it provides a good pathway for walking compared to moving all over the yard.
Tips on Preparing for a Glamorous Walkway
Before initiating this project, you should consider planning your walkway. The whole process becomes more fun and the final look is even more beautiful if you plan it properly.
- Choose Your Style: Consider the appearance of the outdoor space in which you are creating your walkway. Would you like to have a contemporary design with smooth shapes? Or perhaps a country road with beautiful cobblestones that makes everyone feel so old? Choose a style or arrangement that will blend with the exterior of your home as well as the environment.
- Pick the Right Materials: The materials that you select will define the entire feel of your walkway. One of the options is a paver which is strong and comes in a number of shapes and colors. You can also get gravel because it is one of the cheapest materials and very easy to lay. Lastly, bricks are timeless and cute for the classical look.
- Measure Your Space: Choose the location of the walkway and with a measuring tape find out its length and width. Stake out the path and use string or paint to show the layout of the way you want to build it.
Building Your Walkway
When you are done with every detail of planning it is now time to dig in and start constructing.
- Prepare Ground and Lay Foundation: First of all, you need to level the ground you are going to use by removing grass, weeds, and all other unwanted plants. Dig the area 4–6 inches depending on the materials you plan on using and compact the surface using a tamper or a heavy board. Next, lay the foundation. The base should consist of a layer of crushed stone or gravel 2–3 inches in thickness with the layer compacted firmly.
- Install the Edging and Place Your Material: There are some specific materials that you need to lay along the sides of the path to avoid your materials spilling off and to give a neat appearance to the walkway. Lay your chosen material right on the base that you have prepared earlier. If working with pavers or bricks make sure they touch each other in the design you have chosen previously. For gravel, walk it around and spread it on the surface and for stones, arrange them in such a way that they interlock one another with few spaces in between.
- Finishing Touches: If you’re using pavers or bricks, then you should fill these gaps with sand or gravel. Spread the filler over the walkway such that all the voids are covered, then damp it with some water to help it harden. Finally, the walkway must be compacted again in order to embed the materials down into the ground. You can also take some extra measures that would ensure that the surface is sealed for protection against harsh weather and tear.
Let The Professionals At Landscape Express Help With Your Walkway Projects
Constructing a walkway can be fun and 
easy when done as a DIY project, but in some cases, you will require assistance. That’s where Landscape Express comes in! Based in the largest metropolitan city in Texas, we pride ourselves on providing landscaping services for both homeowners and commercial places.
We offer our clients the best quality products, professional consultation, and excellent service throughout the process. Whether you need just consultation or you need the full service of a professional, Landscape Express is your go-to company. We can easily be accessed if you reside in or around places like Lewisville, TX and the neighboring areas such as Copper Canyon, Denton County, Double Oak, Roanoke, Argyle, Corinth, Bartonville, Lantana, Flower Mound, and Highland Village, TX. Call us now to plan and implement your walkway project.
