Stone pavers have been around since Roman times and with good reason. Pavers give you more control over the design of your outdoor spaces than concrete and can be used in seating areas, outdoor firepits and kitchens, retaining walls, and more.
Perhaps the most practical use of pavers in your landscaping is walkways. They make a striking lead-up to your garden along with other outstanding benefits.
Pavers walkways are super-durable
The Romans built roads from “paver” rocks that lasted for dozens of centuries but modern versions include concrete, brick, clay, and natural stones like limestone, bluestone, and marble. The materials are the strongest ones found on earth, so you can rest assured your paver walkway will be around for a very long time.
Paver walkways give you more design options
Modern pavers come in a variety of forms that include varying shapes, sizes, colors, and textures. You can work with a professional landscaper and mix and match attributes to create a paver walkway that complements your garden and entire property. Go simple and traditional, modern, or exotic with your walkway design.
Your paver walkway will be like a canvas for adding other outdoor features like lighting, seating areas, or even pergolas or gazebos. Work your walkway around to connect all your green spaces.
Paver walkways are easy to care for
Paver walkways don’t require a lot of maintenance. All it generally takes to keep them looking pristine is regular sweeping, hose rinsing, and occasional pressure washing. Stains can generally be removed with a concrete cleaner, but it’s a good idea to check the manufacturer’s recommendations first.
Solid concrete walkways may “settle” and need repairs but pavers are easy to reset. Any repair work on a paver walkway will be less costly. If you use lots of de-icer where you live, consider regularly applying a sealant.
Weeds and spouts that spring up between pavers are easy to remove and will keep your walkway looking neat and tidy.
Paver walkways are a safer
Some types of walkways get very slippery when wet and pose a hazard, especially for children and the elderly. Pavers are more stable and are naturally slip resistant, so your loved ones will be safer walking around your garden and outdoor spaces.
Water filters through the spaces between pavers and reduces overall run-off. This helps improve drainage on the site and reduces the strain on your stormwater system.
Paver walkways protect your landscape
A paver walkway will naturally direct foot traffic to stay on the path. People are much more likely to choose the walkway rather than tramping over your flower beds. You’ll have less wear and tear on your grass and won’t need to reseed or resod as often.
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