Stepping stone garden paths and walkways are great for any kind of outdoor space due to a lot of advantages, and they look very natural and beautiful. We’ve gathered some advantages and disadvantages that will help you understand whether you want them or not.
Advantages
A garden path made of natural stepping stones creates an inviting look, mixing grass and raw stone material. These relatively thin, flat stones are commonly fieldstone or flagstone and come in various sizes. Stones can be spaced closely with small joints or placed further apart at stride length.
One of the things homeowners like about stepping stone pathways is the outline doesn’t have to be precise. In many cases, the stone path looks better as it meanders, and the edges of some stones lay outside the path’s edge.
Stone paths are semi-permanent solutions that don’t remove all of your grass. They blend easily and beautifully with outdoor space. It’s an easy DIY option to install yourself.
Over time you may need to reset the stones if they settle unevenly, but beyond that, there is little maintenance. You can effortlessly run the lawn mower right over them when set at the correct height. Smaller pieces may crack after years of use, but generally, this material will last indefinitely.
You will however, save money on the stones by placing them at greater intervals. You could also fill the gaps between stones with low growing ground-cover plants, which will keep down unwanted weeds and personalize your path.
Disadvantages
Stepping stones are more expensive than concrete ones but are definitely better for the environment. As you see there aren’t many disadvantages, so we definitely recommend stepping stones for your outdoor spaces. Get inspired!
A rough and relaxed stone garden path of large and smaller and darker stones in the center of the path.
A rough and small stone garden path with sand around is a cool idea with a natural feel though walking on it isn't very comfortable.
A rough path composed or large scale rough stones with smaller rocks that line up this path.
A rough stone garden path with little pebbles in between is a stylish and very simple idea.
A simple and casual stone path with sand and gravel around is a proper idea for many gardens.
A simple stone garden path drowning in lush greenery is a cool idea for a garden that feels like a fairy-tale.
A sloped garden with stone steps and greenery and bold blooms lining them up looks lovely and chic.
A small secret garden with a stone garden path, greenery and bold blooms is a lovely space that feels fairy-tale-like.
A stone and pebble garden path like this one looks very natural and casual, and will fit most of gardens.
A stone garden path with large rocks, greenery and grasses in between, is a cool and bold solution for a modern space.
A stone garden path with lilac blooms in between to higlight the stones and contrast them.
A stone garden path with white blooms and greenery in between looks very chic and very inspiring.
A stylish and comfrotable garden path of pebbles and simple stones contrasts the greenery around.
A zen stone garden path with dark rough pieces and bright moss growing in between.
A Zen-like garden with a stone garden path and greenery and shrubs lining it up, with a traditional stone Japanese lantern.
A Zen-like garden with lots of greenery and creative moss arrangements, a large stone garden path that looks super cool.
An elegant natural flagstone path with pebbles in between is a stylish and elegant idea for a refined garden.
An irregular stone garden path with borders and grass and greenery growing in between the step stones.
An old and rough stone garden path matches the moss and greenery around and looks very vintage-like.
An unusual garden path made of pebbles and rough stones plus a matching border feels accurate though not too much.
gravel and stones of various sizes, height and shapes add interest to the neutral and minimalist garden.
Grey gravel and large rough stones for a path make up a cool and bold pathway with a zen feel.
Grey pebbles and rough stones and rocks that create a border of the path, a natural and fresh look for every garden.
Pebbles and rough stones of various shapes and looks create a very natural and relaxed path.
Pebbles of various colors and rough stones on top look cool and very relaxing and add a calming feel.
Stone steps with pebble pathways and greenery growing here and there make the space look cooler.