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Design & Installation

Pathways & Walkways

A well-placed pathway does more than look good — it ties garden beds together, keeps foot traffic off the lawn, and improves drainage. We design and install stone, paver, and decomposed granite pathways built on a proper base, not just laid on dirt.

A stone garden pathway on an East Bay property

Why a Good Base Matters

Pathways that shift, sink, or grow weeds through the joints almost always come down to poor base prep. We excavate, grade for drainage, and compact a proper base before any stone or paver goes down — the same care we bring to soil work applied to hardscape.

Designed to Fit Your Garden

Whether it's a formal paver walkway to the front door or a casual decomposed granite path winding through garden beds, we design pathways to match the rest of your landscape, not sit apart from it.

What's Included

  • Design consultation and material selection
  • Excavation and grading for proper drainage
  • Compacted base installation
  • Stone, paver, or decomposed granite path installation
  • Edge restraints to keep material in place over time
  • Integration with existing beds and plantings

How It Works

01

Design & Layout

We walk the property and plan the path's route, width, and material.

02

Excavation & Base Prep

Proper grading and a compacted base for long-term stability and drainage.

03

Path Installation

Stone, pavers, or decomposed granite installed with clean, level lines.

04

Finishing Touches

Edge restraints and surrounding plantings tie the path into the rest of the yard.

Ready to tie your garden together with a new pathway?

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