Landscape Design - Paths and Walkways

Paths and walkways join a landscape design together in one harmonious layout to be enjoyed by you and your guests. Pathways provide a visual division of your property and allow people to walk safely. Whether it's a garden stone path or a designed brick pathway, we'll help you determine the right type of walkway and make it harmonious with your entire landscape. A beautiful walkway is the backbone of your landscape design and helps create pleasing transitions between different sections of your property.

Many do-it-yourself landscapers try laying their own paving stones for pathways, patios and driveways. But they often don’t take into account significant perils such as settling soil, water runoff damage, weed and plant overgrowth, and even safety concerns that can result in major headaches. ADIY project often becomes a large source ongoing labor that eventually drains the spirit and leisure time of the homeowner. For large landscaping projects, it is very sensible to hire a professional landscape designer.

Stone Landscaping

Stone landscaping is very popular today, yet it must be done in accordance with local building ordinances and bylaws. There's been a boom in the variety of stone and brick products available for landscapers to use. There's never been a time of more creative possibilities available in durable and natural stone landscaping materials.

The cottage style is popular today. Stepping stones in the form of flagstones or cement slabs are commonly used to allow walking over natural areas such as creeks, beach sand, rocky terrain, grass or areas prone to having mud. The use of sand, mortar, and other back fill is your choice, as is doing a shallow excavation. Local stone contractors have a wide variety of stone to choose from, so you'll have fun choosing the right material. You’ll have to make the same types of choices for patios. The number of patterns, textures, shapes, spacing and layouts available are nearly infinite. SLDA can stimulate your imagination and open your eyes to what landscaping can do for your property. We're located just west of Boston in Sudbury Massachusetts.

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