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Rite of passage

Rite of passage
Create a beautiful garden walkway that becomes a feature in its own right with the careful selection of suitable materials, edging and surrounding planting

Offering defined ribbons and links around your garden, whether scenic rambles through plantings, encouraging visits to the furthest corners, or essential access ways to productive or functional areas, there are many ways to create garden paths that work in harmony with the landscape.

‘Garden paths essentially fall into one of two camps: the pragmatic and the whimsical – from a functional artery that takes you straight to the front door, to a fanciful meander barefoot on warm summer afternoons along a mown path through a meadow. Whether for purpose or pleasure, paths are a crucial part in the effective design of any garden,’ explains

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