Ideas for covering a sidewalk for making it look like a garden path

Wendy
by Wendy
I don't want to get rid of the sidewalk just something to cover it so it looks more like a garden path. Stones, gravel- looking for ideas?
  3 answers
  • The Chirping Frog The Chirping Frog on Apr 29, 2015
    If it's concrete, stain it to look like a cobblestone path. Cut out a pattern for a few rocks from cardboard and use a sponge to add some stain. You might have to use a wash first to open up the concrete so it'll take the stain (we have used muriatic acid before, not sure what else but they'll have it at the paint store where you'll get the stain).
    • Wendy Wendy on Apr 30, 2015
      @The Chirping Frog Thank you for the great idea. I am going to try it!
  • Sandy Slade Sandy Slade on Apr 30, 2015
    Just add a few medium side stones at the side every so often and grow something like alpines or a plant that hangs over in the pockets to give the illusion of shape.Then if you do not like it you can move them or even a few simple pots.
    • Wendy Wendy on Apr 30, 2015
      @Sandy Slade Love your idea...............I am going to try this!
  • Kim Kim on Apr 30, 2015
    You will find how to pebble plaster on youtube