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Make Your Own Garden Paths

Anyone Can Make Their Own Garden Paths

After my home site was cleared, I was left with a large area in the back which was filled with mud after every rain. Before I installed zoysia sod, I decided to make paths leading to several areas I plan to landscape with shrubs, flowers, and vegetables. The paths would be rather long (150 feet) and it would be very expensive to finish them with cement.

I installed landscape edging making the paths about 4 feet wide. I then purchased 5 yards of crush and run ($181.00) and had it delivered. I made a tamper with a flat piece of wood and a pole. I completed 4 foot areas at a time by placing the crush and run, sprinkling it well with water, and tamping it down. The finished path looks like it was poured with concrete - only it was done at a fraction of the cost of cement. Anyone can do this - I'm a 62 year old lady and I did it myself!

By Miss Daisy from Waverly Hall, GA

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RE: Make Your Own Garden Paths

This looks great I think I will give it a try.
Thanks for posting this.
Liz

Post By Liz (Guest Post)

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In response to the question, "what is crush and run"? It is a mixture of different size gravel. There are some pieces as large as a golf ball; however, most of it is crushed gravel. It is commonly used to establish driveways and is great at decreasing erosion in difficult areas.

Post By Miss Daisy (Guest Post)

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Please clarify what crush and run is. I like the idea and as a 50 year old man, I applaud your efforts and would like to do this myself. Thank you

Post By travis in ohio. (Guest Post)

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That looks great! What is "Crush & Run"? I don't know the material type you used.

Post by taj1955@hotmail.com

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Is this crushed stone you are talking about?

Post by Pennypacer

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That looks great. I am impressed! Wondering what the sunken cinder blocks are for? Possibly another great idea? Thanks

Post By Cathy S. (Guest Post)

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Looks very nice, I'm inspired to consider that material for my own bare back yard!

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