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Paths & Walkways

Border Path

Spring

Border Path Garden age: 10 years Kathy Sill CC BY 4.0
Plants in this photo:Plants in this photo
Rohdea japonica Japanese Sacred Lily Nippon Lily Sacred Lily Rohdea
Description

Name: Paths & Walkways

Open to the public: No

County: various

USDA Hardiness Zone: various

Extension Demonstration Garden? No

Approximate year the garden/landscape was established: various

What to look for: These are a collection of paths and walkways from various gardens. The focus is on defining a safe and attractive walkway using various materials. Various plants are used to frame the path, but plants with sharp spines, rampant growth or other impractical features are avoided. 

Horticulture: The paths are laid with various materials such as wooden walkways, gravel, or hard-packed soil. 

 

Border Path

Spring

Border Path Garden age: 10 years Kathy Sill CC BY 4.0
Plants in this photo:Plants in this photo
Rohdea japonica Japanese Sacred Lily Nippon Lily Sacred Lily Rohdea
Concrete walkway softened by plantings and a strip of lawn.

Spring

This appealing front entryway makes a strong statement made by balancing the soft grass to the hard lines of the front walkway. Garden age: 2 yrs. Andrea Laine CC BY 4.0
Plants in this photo:Plants in this photo
Euphorbia amygdaloides subsp. robbiae Mrs. Robb's Bonnet Mrs. Robb’S Hatbox Robb's Euphorbia Flowers
Helleborus orientalis Christmas Rose Hellebore Lenten Rose Flowers and leaves
Juniperus horizontalis Creeping Juniper Form
Nyssa sylvatica Blackgum Black Gum Black Tupelo Nyssa sylvatica
Phlox subulata Creeping Phlox Flowering Moss Ground Pink Phlox subulata
Syringa vulgaris Common Lilac English Lilac French Lilac Syringa vulgaris 'Congo'
Border against turfgrass.

Spring

Border against turfgrass. Garden age: 10 years Kathy Sill CC BY 4.0
Plants in this photo:Plants in this photo
Asarum canadense Canadian Wild Ginger Common Wild Ginger Wild Ginger Pairs of leaves
Cornus florida Flowering Dogwood Cornus florida
Euphorbia amygdaloides subsp. robbiae Mrs. Robb's Bonnet Mrs. Robb’S Hatbox Robb's Euphorbia Flowers
A path flanked by azaleas.

Spring

Pine straw defines the path. Garden age: 20 yrs. Glen Scott CC BY 4.0
Plants in this photo:Plants in this photo
Cornus florida Flowering Dogwood Cornus florida
Rhododendron indicum Southern Indian Azalea Rhododendron indicum
Rhododendron Southern Indica Hybrids Southern Indica Hybrid Azalea Sun Azalea Rhododendron Southern Indica Hybrid
An inviting pathway through the woods.

Spring

An inviting pathway through the woods. Garden age: 10 years Kathy Sill CC BY 4.0
Plants in this photo:Plants in this photo
Hosta Hosta Plantain Lily Hosta spp.
Saxifraga stolonifera Creeping Saxifrage Strawberry Begonia Strawberry Geranium Saxifraga stolonifera
Tradescantia virginiana Common Spiderwort Spider Lily Virginia Spiderwort Flowers
A path flanked by blue and white hydrangeas.

Summer

A path flanked by blue and white hydrangeas Garden age: 15 Lucille Zane CC BY 4.0
Plants in this photo:Plants in this photo
Hibiscus syriacus Hibiscus Rose Of China Rose Of Sharon Hibiscus syriacus
Hosta Hosta Plantain Lily Hosta spp.
Hydrangea macrophylla Bigleaf Hydrangea French Hydrangea Hortensia Hydrangea macrophylla
Summer growth

Summer

Summer growth Garden age: 10 years Kathy Sill
Plants in this photo:Plants in this photo
Canna x generalis Canna Canna Lily Common Garden Canna Cannas in the landscape
Hydrangea paniculata Panicle Hydrangea Peegee Hydrangea Flower Form
Impatiens walleriana Bizzy Lizzy Busy Lizzy Common Impatiens Impatiens walleriana
Paver path flanked by shrubs with various colors and textures.

Summer

The plants selected are resistant to deer, drought, dry soil, erosion, heat, pollution, and urban conditions. Garden age: not known Peter Stevens CC BY 2.0
Plants in this photo:Plants in this photo
Berberis thunbergii 'Crimson Pygmy' Crimson Pygmy Japanese Barberry Japanese Barberry Berberis thunbergii 'Crimson Pygmy'
Prunus laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken' Cherry Laurel English Laurel Otto Luyken Cherry Laurel Prunus laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken'
Spiraea japonica 'Gold Mound' Goldmound Spirea Japanese Spirea Japanese Spirea 'Gold Mound' Spiraea japonica 'Gold Mound' leaves and flowers
Spiraea japonica 'Limemound' Japanese Spirea 'Lime Mound' Limemound Spirea Spiraea japonica 'Lime Mound' in a Paver Pathway Garden
A rustic footbridge over a stream.

Summer

A rustic footbridge over a stream. Garden age: 15 Lucille Zane CC BY 4.0
Plants in this photo:Plants in this photo
Hemerocallis Day Lilies Daylily Day Lily Hemerocallis
Lagerstroemia indica Common Crape Myrtle Crape Flower Crape Myrtle Full shrub in bloom
Prunus lusitanica Portugal Laurel Portuguese Cherrylaurel Form
Fall view

Fall

Fall view still interesting in November Garden age: 12 years Kathy Sill
Plants in this photo:Plants in this photo
Eutrochium dubium Coastal Plain Joe Pye Weed Coastal Plain Joe-Pye Weed Coastal Plain Joepye Weed Eutrochium dubium
Hosta Hosta Plantain Lily Hosta spp.
Late fall, hellebores & carex are evergreen

Fall

Late fall. Hellebores & Carex are evergreen Garden age: 10 years Kathy Sill CC BY 4.0
Plants in this photo:Plants in this photo
Carex Carex pensylvanica
Helleborus orientalis Christmas Rose Hellebore Lenten Rose Flowers and leaves
Zingiber officinale Canton Canton Ginger Common Ginger Ginger Rhizomes
Late winter with hellebores blooming

Winter

Late winter with hellebores blooming Garden age: 10 years Kathy Sill CC BY 4.0
Plants in this photo:Plants in this photo
Helleborus orientalis Christmas Rose Hellebore Lenten Rose Flowers and leaves
Long winter shadows & bright yellow of carex

Winter

Long winter shadows & bright yellow of carex Garden age: 10 years Kathy Sill CC BY 4.0
Plants in this photo:Plants in this photo
Carex Carex pensylvanica
Border Path

Spring

Border Path Garden age: 10 years Kathy Sill CC BY 4.0
Plants in this photo:Plants in this photo
Rohdea japonica Japanese Sacred Lily Nippon Lily Sacred Lily Rohdea
Concrete walkway softened by plantings and a strip of lawn.

Spring

This appealing front entryway makes a strong statement made by balancing the soft grass to the hard lines of the front walkway. Garden age: 2 yrs. Andrea Laine CC BY 4.0
Plants in this photo:Plants in this photo
Euphorbia amygdaloides subsp. robbiae Mrs. Robb's Bonnet Mrs. Robb’S Hatbox Robb's Euphorbia Flowers
Helleborus orientalis Christmas Rose Hellebore Lenten Rose Flowers and leaves
Juniperus horizontalis Creeping Juniper Form
Nyssa sylvatica Blackgum Black Gum Black Tupelo Nyssa sylvatica
Phlox subulata Creeping Phlox Flowering Moss Ground Pink Phlox subulata
Syringa vulgaris Common Lilac English Lilac French Lilac Syringa vulgaris 'Congo'
Border against turfgrass.

Spring

Border against turfgrass. Garden age: 10 years Kathy Sill CC BY 4.0
Plants in this photo:Plants in this photo
Asarum canadense Canadian Wild Ginger Common Wild Ginger Wild Ginger Pairs of leaves
Cornus florida Flowering Dogwood Cornus florida
Euphorbia amygdaloides subsp. robbiae Mrs. Robb's Bonnet Mrs. Robb’S Hatbox Robb's Euphorbia Flowers
A path flanked by azaleas.

Spring

Pine straw defines the path. Garden age: 20 yrs. Glen Scott CC BY 4.0
Plants in this photo:Plants in this photo
Cornus florida Flowering Dogwood Cornus florida
Rhododendron indicum Southern Indian Azalea Rhododendron indicum
Rhododendron Southern Indica Hybrids Southern Indica Hybrid Azalea Sun Azalea Rhododendron Southern Indica Hybrid
An inviting pathway through the woods.

Spring

An inviting pathway through the woods. Garden age: 10 years Kathy Sill CC BY 4.0
Plants in this photo:Plants in this photo
Hosta Hosta Plantain Lily Hosta spp.
Saxifraga stolonifera Creeping Saxifrage Strawberry Begonia Strawberry Geranium Saxifraga stolonifera
Tradescantia virginiana Common Spiderwort Spider Lily Virginia Spiderwort Flowers
A path flanked by blue and white hydrangeas.

Summer

A path flanked by blue and white hydrangeas Garden age: 15 Lucille Zane CC BY 4.0
Plants in this photo:Plants in this photo
Hibiscus syriacus Hibiscus Rose Of China Rose Of Sharon Hibiscus syriacus
Hosta Hosta Plantain Lily Hosta spp.
Hydrangea macrophylla Bigleaf Hydrangea French Hydrangea Hortensia Hydrangea macrophylla
Summer growth

Summer

Summer growth Garden age: 10 years Kathy Sill
Plants in this photo:Plants in this photo
Canna x generalis Canna Canna Lily Common Garden Canna Cannas in the landscape
Hydrangea paniculata Panicle Hydrangea Peegee Hydrangea Flower Form
Impatiens walleriana Bizzy Lizzy Busy Lizzy Common Impatiens Impatiens walleriana
Paver path flanked by shrubs with various colors and textures.

Summer

The plants selected are resistant to deer, drought, dry soil, erosion, heat, pollution, and urban conditions. Garden age: not known Peter Stevens CC BY 2.0
Plants in this photo:Plants in this photo
Berberis thunbergii 'Crimson Pygmy' Crimson Pygmy Japanese Barberry Japanese Barberry Berberis thunbergii 'Crimson Pygmy'
Prunus laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken' Cherry Laurel English Laurel Otto Luyken Cherry Laurel Prunus laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken'
Spiraea japonica 'Gold Mound' Goldmound Spirea Japanese Spirea Japanese Spirea 'Gold Mound' Spiraea japonica 'Gold Mound' leaves and flowers
Spiraea japonica 'Limemound' Japanese Spirea 'Lime Mound' Limemound Spirea Spiraea japonica 'Lime Mound' in a Paver Pathway Garden
A rustic footbridge over a stream.

Summer

A rustic footbridge over a stream. Garden age: 15 Lucille Zane CC BY 4.0
Plants in this photo:Plants in this photo
Hemerocallis Day Lilies Daylily Day Lily Hemerocallis
Lagerstroemia indica Common Crape Myrtle Crape Flower Crape Myrtle Full shrub in bloom
Prunus lusitanica Portugal Laurel Portuguese Cherrylaurel Form
Fall view

Fall

Fall view still interesting in November Garden age: 12 years Kathy Sill
Plants in this photo:Plants in this photo
Eutrochium dubium Coastal Plain Joe Pye Weed Coastal Plain Joe-Pye Weed Coastal Plain Joepye Weed Eutrochium dubium
Hosta Hosta Plantain Lily Hosta spp.
Late fall, hellebores & carex are evergreen

Fall

Late fall. Hellebores & Carex are evergreen Garden age: 10 years Kathy Sill CC BY 4.0
Plants in this photo:Plants in this photo
Carex Carex pensylvanica
Helleborus orientalis Christmas Rose Hellebore Lenten Rose Flowers and leaves
Zingiber officinale Canton Canton Ginger Common Ginger Ginger Rhizomes
Late winter with hellebores blooming

Winter

Late winter with hellebores blooming Garden age: 10 years Kathy Sill CC BY 4.0
Plants in this photo:Plants in this photo
Helleborus orientalis Christmas Rose Hellebore Lenten Rose Flowers and leaves
Long winter shadows & bright yellow of carex

Winter

Long winter shadows & bright yellow of carex Garden age: 10 years Kathy Sill CC BY 4.0
Plants in this photo:Plants in this photo
Carex Carex pensylvanica