Pathways and steps can add a useful as well as decorative touch to your garden. You will be able to safely stroll up your garden slope or stop along the pathway to work without treading on delicate plants. Take some time to consider the ideal width, height and outlay for your stepping-stones. Dig down and remove 2 or 3 inches of dirt all along the pathway. Put down a good 1/2 inch of sand or fine gravel to make a nice flat surface. Starting at the bottom, place the first stones with the front edge slightly higher then the back. Place the next rock so it slightly overlaps the first one and continue overlapping stones until you reach the top.
The garden’s in! But, you are a bit disappointed in the sparseness, do not despair, in about three years time, your rock garden will mature, showing off a colorful, stunning array of flowers and foliage. Of course, like any true rocker, you will never be finished; you will always be adding and rearranging rocks; and forever introducing a new plant species.
Before you know it your rock garden, like mine, will be worthy of entering into the local city garden contest in the (you guessed it) Rock Garden Category. In my city the winner earns the coveted title of ‘Master Gardener of the Year’, plus the admiration of all fellow gardeners in the city. I can hardly wait for this year’s contest because I know I have a winner and I am hoping the judges feel that way too!
You can create a similar set up in your home with adeqaute house plants that you may acquire. These can be maintained in all weather conditions as they are indoor plants.