Create a memorable walkway for your yard.

	1. A patchwork stone path is the perfect complement to the precise lines of this Craftsman-style house. Including subtle curves in the path ensures that visitors encounter a few little surprises as they wend their way to the door.
	2. Large, rectangular pavers are set into river rock, concealing a French drain. (A French drain is a shallow trench that collects surface water and directs it away from, say, a foundation. The trench is usually has loose materials and/or a drainage pipe at the bottom to allow easy flow of water).
	3. Adding a few smooth rocks to a flagstone path helps create a more natural look. The change in material also creates visual interest.
	4. Flagstones help ease the trudge though a garden. The large stones make for a more sure-footed journey, and leave large soil pockets that host blooming ground covers.
	5. A simple birdbath punctuates a curve in this stone path.
	6. Rectangles of aggreate rock cut into sod lead to a tree-sheltered seating area. The tranquil destination is made even more restful by the presence of a small fountain.
	7. Ground-hugging plants soften the sharp edges of the stone pavers in this garden. Chartreuse-colored thyme between the stones contrasts with the blues of fescue and lavender spilling from the edge of the walkways.
	8. This homeowner puts her rock-collecting hobby to good use in this serpentine garden path. Flatter stones, set on edge, help corral the rocks on each side of the walkway.