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12 Backyard Rock Pathways to Die For

March 23, 2021 by Jenny 7 Comments

Last updated on March 25th, 2021 at 11:33 pm

Rock pathways are a backyard staple, but, sometimes it is a good idea to step outside the box when planning your rock pathway. Here are fifteen incredible rock pathway ideas to inspire you.

Beesandroses.com will help you master the art of gardening and landscaping! Find the best ideas to suit your home and property! Check out these amazing rock pathways that will perfectly compliment your home now.

Rock Pathway Ideas

Use similar sized river rocks to create this whimsical pathway through your garden. If possible, incorporate moss between the rocks.

Rock Pathway Ideas

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While this is not great for barefoot walking, loose gravel is a great material for a pathway.

Rock Pathway Ideas

Use woodchips and gray river rocks to connect different areas of your yard together.

Rock Pathway Ideas

Another great way to use river rock, the moss and the smaller pebbles compliment the rest of the landscape nicely.

Rock Pathway Ideas

Use different colored rocks to create a pattern. The different colors really help to make the space look used, which is great!

Rock Pathway Ideas

Another great idea to create a pattern on your pathway. Use similar shades, and plan your pattern out in advance. You’ll be glad that you did.

Rock Pathway Ideas

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Create a tiled pathway with old pieces of tile and fill in the cracks with a darker colored stone.

Rock Pathway Ideas

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Believe it or not, sometimes all that is needed is laying the rocks in different ways. Lay some on their side so it creates a look of movement.

Rock Pathway Ideas

If you have a hill in your backyard, this could be the solution to your pathway problems. Use rocks to create a small staircase up the hill. Add some vegetation and you have a great backyard pathway!

Rock Pathway Ideas

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If an entire rock pathway is not in your interest, maybe stepping stones are the solution to your problem. Create stepping stones out of pebbles, and fill in the area with mulch, gravel, grass clippings, or even moss.

Rock Pathway Ideas

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Sometimes, it’s impossible to choose between river rock, and a rock mosaic when it comes to your backyard pathway. So, do both!

Rock Pathway Ideas

An entire rock pathway can be a little overbearing, so use recycled wood to create a pathway. Fill in with gravel.

15 Backyard Rock Pathways to Die For

Filed Under: All Things Garden, Landscaping Tagged With: tips and tricks, gardening, landscaping, hacks, pathways, rock pathways

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  1. TM says

    August 3, 2017 at 9:48 pm

    How do you get weeds out of loose gravel paths? My friend has one at her new house and we haven’t had much luck getting a shovel or other tools to go into the rocks.

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    • admin says

      August 4, 2017 at 2:58 pm

      Usually that is when I bust out weed killer. If there are kids or pets around, here are some tips for naturally killing weeds htpps://blessmyweeds.com/10-ways-to-naturally-get-rid-of-dandelions-and-other-garden-weeds/

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      • TM says

        August 6, 2017 at 4:02 am

        I’m glad you sent the link. Nice to know someone is thinking about safety. Actually, there are always beneficial insects around and in the soil, so there’s really no safe time to use weed killers or any pesticides. I really gotta wonder why this (and other) websites recommend putting gravel paths permanently into your yard which commits you and future owners of the property to forever dousing it with toxic chemicals. The dangers of these chemicals to people, pets and beneficial insects are widely known. These products are banned in other countries, although Dow and Monsanto are constantly bringing lawsuits against countries, provinces, states and counties when they try to ban their products. Too bad our government cares more about massive profits for the chemical industry than they care about the health of their citizens, children, pets and environment. Remember, when the pollinators are gone, each blossom on a vegetable plant or fruit tree will need to be hand pollinated and the price of food will skyrocket…

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  2. Jana says

    October 2, 2017 at 6:54 pm

    When using wood what do you use to preserve it to stop it from degrading

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    • admin says

      November 16, 2017 at 5:42 pm

      I use a clear sealant! Usually like a polyutherene coat.

      Reply
  3. Randi says

    December 20, 2018 at 4:45 pm

    I was hoping to get a source for image number 6, with the colorful stones. I’d really like to use that idea, but am wondering if there is anyone who can tell me how long the colors last, type of paint and sealers used, loss of color/sunbleaching.

    Thanks in advance

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  4. Kristy says

    May 5, 2022 at 1:08 am

    It helps to put a good quality landscape fabric covering the earth and then put the rocks on that. Weed seeds will still blow into it but the roots of the weeds will run along the surface of the fabric instead of going down into the soil so the weeds are easier to pull out.

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