How to make a garden path to

This step by step guide will help you make a track in the country site, without the help of professionals.

What you'll need

• Boards for formwork.
• Wooden stakes.
• Sand.
• Gravel.
• Sett.
• Roulette.
• Hammer.
• Rope.
• Shovel.
• Level.

instruction

Step 1. Measure track

Knock wooden stakes every 1.5 meters along the entire length of future tracks and connect the rope. Consider place for boards and curb.

Step 2. Dig a trench

The depth of the trench should be such that it will fit in the gravel and sand. The spirit level align the trench along the entire length.

Step 3. Make tilt

The track should be slightly tilted to one side, so as not to accumulate rainwater. If the track is located next to the house, make a slope in the opposite side of it. To do this, use a level.

Step 4. Nail the boards to the stakes

boards height can be adjusted using the stake.

Step 5. Pour gravel

For compaction of gravel, use machine or hand tamper.

Step 6. Spread sand

Align the surface with the board.

Step 7. Lay paving

Tightly lay paving stones on the sandy ground.

Step 8. Fill in the gaps with sand

To this end, suitable fine sand.

Step 9. Make the planting hole

Remove several boards along the track. Land there plants for the alpine slide. They will nicely complement the picture.

Step 10. Pour decorative gravel

Spread it in between the paving stones. Your track is ready!