6. Stepping Stones
If you’re not keen on using flagstone, an alternative is to incorporate stepping stones directly into the grass or within a bed of gravel or mulch, depending on your preference. Generally, round stones are popular, but the options are virtually limitless. Stepping stones can take on various shapes, such as states, dragonflies, bees, linden leaves, maple leaves, oak leaves, rhubarb leaves, and more. If you can think of it, chances are someone has already created it. In case it hasn’t been made yet, you might even be able to have custom stepping stones specially ordered.
For those with the necessary materials and time, crafting personalized garden stepping stones is a possibility. If you find that your creations turn out well, you might even contemplate making some to sell as a way to generate income from your homestead. This demonstrates that even the simplest garden paths can have a silver lining.