Walking the same route routinely can lead to eroded soil and, after a few days of rain, mud. Fix the problem with this very simple walkway DIY project.

A path 30 feet or longer should be 5-to-6-feet wide to make it fit the space more comfortably. The minimum width of a walkway is determined by basic needs. Average human shoulder width is 18 inches.

Raking your gravel walkways regularly is important, but it can be a difficult task. This is the best tool for raking gravel walkways or paths on a slope.

Unlike the uniformity of brick and pavers, no flagstone path is alike. Flagstone is a sedimentary rock; types include sandstone, limestone and slate. Colors range from blue to brown and red ...

Creeping thyme, for example, is excellent for sunnier pathways. As can a range of other low-growing woody herbs and alpine plants. In zones 7-11, Dichondra is another option.