Building A Path In The Woods

A mulch path including bark pine needles or the fresh sawdust shown here is best for an informal path in low traffic spots.

Building a path in the woods.

Mulch provides an earthy casual look and feel. Favor areas with well drained soils. I am using a rented bobcat e55 mini excavator for the. Sliced wood pieces arranged in groups or placed in a random order make wonderful outdoor patio surfaces walkways and garden paths.

Waterways such as creeks and streams and vegetation should be taken into consideration as well as finding a trail where the path would require the least maintenance. Well drained soils are more stable less fragile and easier to traverse. 6x6s railroad ties or very large 100 pound plus rocks anchored well into the ground. To build a turnpike you border the muddy area with a box of logs treated lumber e g.

Wet and flat areas often have poor drainage fragile vegetation or potholes that can lead to injury. But before i talk about that you need some basic tools and equipment most of which as a gardener you already have. The path of a trail also can curve around mature trees reducing the need to cut them when constructing the trail. Place them evenly spaced apart along the path.

Items you will need pruning saws and clippers. They require a lot of digging hauling of tons of materials and the disposal of tons of soil. Building with wood is far less backbreaking. If you re not that familiar with the woods on your property creating a path is probably the best place to start and winter is the best time to start.

In todays video i start a trail project through the woods to connect to the new property we purchased. 35 creative backyard designs adding interest to yard landscaping ideas. A turnpike is a raised course which in conjunction with drainage ditches lifts the surface of the trail above the seepage. Wooden garden path building a wooden path is a great do it yourself landscaping and garden design project.

Unlike a traditional paver stone path this kind of path uses square or tile like stones flagstones. If you re looking for an easier path consider a wooden walkway especially for wet or sloped sites. Paver and pebble garden path for this you need to use paver stones and pebbles or you can use gravel if you wish.