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Key Takeaways

• Learn why pavers are a superior solution for pathways.
• Learn what different types of pavers are available. 
• Find a step-by-step plan to turn your dream garden into reality.

There are all kinds of gardens, and some of them, like rock gardens, have no plants at all. No matter what kind of garden you have, pavers may be used to enhance and protect it. 
In this article, we will look at how to plan an upgrade for your garden using pavers. We’ll go over important factors to consider and explain why using pavers is a great idea for your backyard garden.

Why Pavers Make Sense

Solid, colorful, and available in a variety of sizes and shapes, pavers are a durable construction material that can increase the value of your property and elevate its visual appeal. They are an increasingly popular choice for pool decks and other areas. 

Builders know it is a good idea to use pavers around outdoor patios and other areas of your property because they are easy to work with and require less maintenance than concrete or wood. Pavers have the following qualities that make them great for building:

Pavers Are Durable 

Stone, brick, and porcelain pavers are tough. They can take a beating from the sun, the seasons, foot traffic, and more. It’s a good idea to use pavers on sensitive garden paths to protect them from erosion and keep visitors on track and away from cultivated rows of plants or germinating beds.

Pavers Are Cost-Effective

Pavers are an investment that can boost the value of your home. When maintained properly, they do not discolor or pick up stains like cement. In the long run, most homeowners and property managers find that pavers offer better ROI (average of 109%) compared to cheaper alternatives.

Pavers Are Flexible

Pavers can be laid in simple grids or complex patterns. Some pavers can be reused if you want to move them or try a new layout. This feature makes pavers a reliable idea in backyard gardens that change regularly. 

Many Options, Many Possibilities

Your garden is unique. It may be highly organized, like a sculpture garden, or not organized at all, like a wildcrafted or organic garden. Whatever the focus of your garden, there’s a paver that can enhance it, and designers have many options available.

Many Sizes & Shapes 

Pavers come in many shapes and sizes. They can have sharp or rounded corners and can be produced in eye-catching, interlocking shapes. This advantage gives professional installers many ways to implement a design. 

Various Colors

When your design ideas include pavers for your garden or outdoor patio, you have dozens of colors available, like natural grays and browns, red brick, sandblasted white or tumbled walnut marble, and many more.

Many Materials 

Pavers come in brick, natural stone, porcelain, clay, marble, and more. Each material has specific qualities, like wear resistance, surface finish, and permeability, that are important to understand. 

Planning Your Transformation

Planning your project will help keep costs under control and ensure you order enough material. 

Follow this step-by-step plan.

Step 1: Sketch Your Garden

Make a sketch of your backyard garden so you have an idea where pavers will be used. The more accurate your sketch, the more useful it will be. Using paper with a grid or hexagon pattern may help.

Step 2: Define Each Path

There are three basic types of paths. 

1. Maintenance paths connect to sheds and garages that store tools and supplies. 
2. Main paths lead to an entrance or exit and are wide enough for at least two people to walk abreast. 
3. Meandering paths let visitors focus on details. 

Step 3: Evaluate Your Network

Take a good look at your current network of paths and decide if it works for you. If not, remove paths or add new ones. It’s not a bad idea to add pavers between garden paths, outdoor patios, and decks that are close to each other, especially if the groundcover or lawn between them tends to get trampled.

Step 4: Draw Sample Layout

Select a short path and draw a sample paver pattern. Use hexagon or grid paper and make the dimensions as accurate as possible. This drawing will help you figure out how many pavers you’ll need. 

Pro Tip

To keep costs down, use simple patterns, like basic rectangles and squares. Non-standard patterns, weaves, and shapes can all increase the total cost of your garden renovation. 

Step 5: Implement Your Drawing

Use your drawings and calculations to get an idea of how many backyard garden pavers you’ll need. 
Exotic Pavers loves working with clients who know what they want, but if this level of planning seems intimidating to you, we will be glad to help! We have paver designers on staff who are eager to lend a hand with your garden facelift.

More Ways to Use Pavers

When used creatively, pavers can beautify your property in many different ways. 

Stepping Stones – Place large pavers apart from others, with ground cover in between. 

Flower Bed Walls – Some pavers make excellent stones for edging raised flower beds. 

Fire Pits – Pavers look good and make cleanup easy. 

Utility Pads – Pavers under trash cans, barbecue grills, and picnic tables. 

Driveways– Pavers make durable and attractive driveway surfaces. 

Need More Inspiration?

For additional ideas for pavers in the garden, outdoor patio, driveway, and elsewhere around your home or business, visit our paver installations gallery to view some of the beautiful work we have completed in the Sunshine State! 

Install With Confidence

Exotic Pavers is committed to excellence in all respects, and our clients have left us many excellent reviews. 

If you’re in our service area in Palm Beach County, Florida, call us (561-200-5397) or send us an email and tell us about your hardscaping project. We’d love to discuss your ideas for using pavers in your backyard, garden, and around your home. Contact us now.