Oh my goodness, Kathy. Those are so beautiful! I love that second picture. What a lovely stroll that would be.

This path evolved organically. I found that I was walking through the bed and between the plants making a path. So I decided to 'formally' create the path. All the gravel has come from the soil in my yard - I picked the stones out as I was digging up areas to put plants in.

Very pretty!

Larry :
Sorry for the delayed reply.
I dug out the path so finished project would be flush with soil level. Layered 1" sand, then 2" slag sand, laid bricks, filled margins between bricks with slag sand then swept fine sand over top.
Maintenance: sweep fine sand to fill gaps between bricks occasionally. Pull an errant weed occasionally. Let green moss grow between bricks because I like the look.

It looks great with the Portulaca fringing the sides!

Very pretty, Kathy!

Lots of pretty, welcoming and interesting paths!

@pgw33 I am so impressed with how you've used the stones and rocks you've dug up! Having dug out a lot of rocks here I know how much work has gone into the creation of your path. Bravo!!

I don't often post here anymore but this post caught my eye and I thought I would share a couple of pics of my paths . Not all my paths are stone . Loved seeing what others are doing in their gardens

@signet Your gardens are gorgeous!

signet, your cobblestone path is beautiful and I love that country setting!

Signet, your plantings' beauty would slow me down to a very slow crawl down those paths, so I could take it all in. So much to see and appreciate!

Donna !
There are some very creative people out there. I saw this on FB the other day:

Our members have fabulous paths! That rug from rocks is quite something.

An antique gate leading to our back gardens. The bricks were hurriedly put there to keep our new dog from going underneath. Little devil


Gravel path in front of our verandah


Pine needle paths in our woodland area


Gravel path leading to the house


Wood chip paths after a heavy rain. They need to be topped up and raked.


Pine needle paths between daylily beds


Wood chip paths, some with landscape cloth underneath


Gravel path down the side of the house


More wood chip paths with Delph hanging out in the garden

Kathy, that outdoor stone rug is fabulous!

Valerie, I like how your paths blend into the surroundings. You live in a beautiful setting and lovely house!

Love that stone rug!

Valerie, your paths and gardens are so gorgeous! I am so envious, lol. 😂

Also love all of the above. But I'm thinking maintenance on that stone rug must be torture unless they are bonded into a cement sheet underneath.

Oh, yes. If I took the trouble to make that stone rug, I'd sure put a cement foundation below !