Building an attractive, attractive path on a hillside from one level of outdoor patio to pool, yard or pagoda can be a very expensive undertaking. If a series of long steps that usually go down a slope is what you meant, you may need a contractor along with some heavy equipment and enough concrete. The costs have already become significantly significant and will significantly increase if a blocking brick, stamped concrete, slab or other expensive building material is chosen. However, if the original goal of an attractive, attractive way is taken into account, you can achieve this goal on your own with a little planning and creative thinking.
This is how I did it.
My path space was inclined by about 15–20 degrees, about five feet wide, thirty feet in length, running between the chain fence and the elevated garden area and leading from the cedar patio to the concrete deck. The steps would be good, but too expensive for my budget. I had to think creatively, make a plan and, where possible, use what I had to keep without sacrificing aesthetics.
My first step was to look around and make an inventory. When the pool was installed, it was necessary to move a small paver patio, 24 x 30 inches. I still had such paving stones, but, unfortunately, not enough to make a solid path that covers the entire length; even if I had enough, the continuous path of paving stones on the slope would be difficult to unite evenly and survive even with time. I had to think again. One 30-inch paver allows for two normal steps. If the handlers were placed longitudinally in a series with a little less than one foot between them, a number I could stretch to fit the entire length of my path, allowing normal walking. The 24-inch width of each paver left about 1.5 feet of garden space on both sides. Perhaps this might work. Then came the installation.
As soon as the lingonberries were laid out properly, I sprayed them around each one to mark their position, then picked them up again and set them aside. Each of these marked spaces should have been excavated at least 8 inches, after which each hole should have been filled near the top using gravel or road mixes. Gravel had to be strapped and leveled accordingly, even with a slope. When the lingonberries returned to the scene, they sat directly above the ground. Then I scattered the top layer of soil that I had just dug, and between the pavers to make them slip away from the ground. Bearing in mind, first, that on such a slope the rain washes away the entire topsoil, and secondly, that although they may be functional, the series of rectangular pavers, located separately in a row, does not quite correspond to the “attractive and inviting” goal, I knew I needed more. For me, Irish moss was a ticket. I planted this low-growing dense soil cover around every paver. e grow at the edges, softening and rounding the harsh rectangular shapes, giving the path an attractive and attractive natural stone at no cost.
On the other hand, my plan was to do this in an intermediate design, until I could afford the long steps of blocking brick, but my wife and I were so happy, it turned out that we decided to keep it as it is and use any money we save to add some interesting garden features to enhance what we have created. Three cedar arbors grow with honeysuckle or morning glory, one at the beginning, middle and end of the slope is at the top of the wish list; Another plan is to place a short cedar bridge at the bottom of the path to connect it to the pool deck. All good in time.
Remember that anyone can do their own project, like this, with a little planning and creative thinking. Irish moss, for example, was my choice, but any low low soil cover, such as thyme, would work. In addition, if you do not have comfortable pastors, look for them in the yard of sales and garage sales; they are also often sold in landscaping as loss leaders. In this regard, you may have something else on hand that will work just as well, or sometimes you can afford to buy some more expensive models, since only a few are needed. Trust your judgment and good taste. Rule number one: do not be alarmed.
