Cottage LANDSCAPE DESIGN & DIY Paved Walkway | XO, MaCenna

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After some very Rainy days and muddy mishaps, we are heading outside to tackle our DIY paved walkway and designing our landscape design for the front yard at the cottage.
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[@nw4090]

The first designer’s plan was just absolutely simply beautiful.

[@AS-owa]

Same here. First is my favorite ❤️

[@SethMyersm16]

Agreed

[@jilltibbetts3]

I LOVED the curve of the sidewalk

[@robinhoward4204]

Absolutely - it won me, and the curved walkway was a lovely light point of difference. I could totally see that the overall design would work with the walkway Macenna and Romeo have already done.

[@maryj5021]

POV of a 50+ year gardener and landscape designer: #1 is the best choice, especially for a novice gardener, wanting a dramatic impact Arbors, fountains, swings, etc can be added later, once the landscape has been lived in.

[@She.Follows.The.Sun.]

I love how the first one feels airy, whimsical, and light. Especially with the walk way being curved some, BUT I think it needs the organic paver stone walkway to the side of the house like in 2! Especially for your family, friends, and other guests you may want to invite for a gathering or whatever where going into the front door isn't necessary. Also, imagine if you got married in your own backyard.

[@monalingan9523]

I believe #2 would be best because it works with what you have already. Less cost. I like that this landscaper also had plants up at the fence so that when you’re inside looking out, you see some beautiful color.

[@meganrivers4633]

#2 gives you the option to get to the backyard and porch, which is wonderful for entertaining.

[@nataliekeane8944]

Number one is stunning. The curved path encourages you to wander along the pathway and enjoy the front yard, it isn't as obvious!! It creates a lot more interest! The designers planting is more simple but incredibly effective. So may people concentrate in the inside of the house but the outside is what sets the tone and can create a beautiful piece of artwork for the street!! So important.

[@CattVanDo]

I think the first design is a great start. I think in time it could develop to your cottage dreams that the third one touched on, but the first is good for someone with the busy busy lifestyle you have now.

[@thequeenn00b]

I love the curved walkway but I also love the stepping stones in the second design!

[@vintagerose2]

Best sponsor yet! Love all the ideas! I’d keep it simple at first, so I’d go with #1, but maybe squeeze in a pergola somewhere. I also liked the curved walkway. Their renditions are really cool! You could borrow from each one.

[@karenmcgarry1418]

First one. Lavender is a super plant for all seasons, and as you brush past it releases it’s scent

[@Abmarp]

All of the designers did a great job. I would pick and choose from each one honestly. This was phenomenal

[@camillecipri593]

I love the first landscaping design! Like, immediately loved it. 😍 But I also like the idea of the curved plant beds and the lighting in the second render. I don’t have enough imagination to “see” the 3rd one haha.

[@lp7931]

I love #2 landscape plan! Love the extra stone pathway and the rock beds.

[@rebeccamaracle2878]

Design #2 with the curved beds is lovely, especially with the straight path. I love the idea of doing climbing plants on the front corners of the part of the house that comes forward (the dining room exterior). Maybe the same kind of climbing plant that will be on the fence? You could also do the pergola bench/swing from #3, maybe over on the far right backing onto the bamboo?

[@katiebrown7617]

The first landscape rendering was so beautiful. Lots of plants and shrubs but still let’s your house shine. I did like the stepping stones to the backyard in #2 though. The choice of basket weave with the border on the walkway was a perfect choice. Excellent work, yet again!

[@hana_lilly8405]

The first one is my favorite. Loved the curved walkway and the plants he chose.

[@kylieweitz]

Next up is steps from the pavers up onto the patio because Mama Cathy has requested it forever! 😄

[@sunshiineandrainbows2774]

The first render with it's simplistic beauty, seems perfect!

[@josikazmierczak279]

it really makes all the difference to have a professional giving you options. the second option was my favorite, I love lavender😍

[@nivisavakeesan4453]

My dad did our pavers himself the past two years. His process was much more complicated. He put crushed concrete and leveled it and then put slack sand and leveled it and THEN put the pavers. I don't know if the base will work for our land but thank you for showing such an easy way to put pavers! I will have to show him and maybe it will reduce the amount of work and materials he needs for the backyard. Can't wait to see how everything turns out!

[@zaismile2116]

I love 1st design with the curved corner design and small pathway on the side of 2nd design

[@chriswilliams2900]

Definitely design #1 is perfect! Low maintenance and still cottage cozy. Since you don’t live there full time, you don’t want vines roses and overgrown trees. They look nice in initial design but they will overgrow. Keep it simple and easy. Looking forward to spring planting!

[@deliakwooitz946]

Option 1 is simple and gorgeous all at once.

[@a.r11384]

My fav was the curved pathway from design 1 with the shorter plants but also incorporating the curve bed and stone pathways from design 2

[@charlenelee3663]

I loved the first designer's plan and looked like it would be easy to maintain.

[@PJoy-gc6hq]

I like the first landscape design plan best. Simple, yet elegant. It also seems like the easiest to care for, especially since you are planning to spend half your time in TX and half your time in CA. I live in Austin, and I know how difficult it can be to keep plants alive in the warmer months.

[@chandlerainsley]

as someone who lives not far from you in Texas, i kind of disagree with others saying plant in fall/winter. i've had the best luck planting in mid march and very early april. haven't had anything die on me, even in the drought conditions this year!

[@findingkim6401]

I liked number 1..looked very simple and had the most cottage-y vibe

[@karenfriesen1123]

I love #2. It really compliments your walkway and the front porch.

[@mariabryant6582]

I love the first design. It looks so cottage style to me.

[@IAmOneSickPuppy]

Option 1 for sure, love the purple flowers

[@melodyyates3131]

I loved the first designers plan. Beautiful and simple

[@avigailsumaylo6253]

You did an awesome job on your walkway!! 👍👍 Thumbs up to Romeo for bringing you the blocks of cement. I love that look it gives the front of your house.

[@YourLocalSwifties]

Absolutely the first design!

[@jnazarian113]

Not to get sappy but this video really brought out my feels! I am currently undertaking my first DIY paver patio and I was getting so overwhelmed I just wanted to cry and give up. But then I remembered that you did your paver pathway and I rewatched the video, and I thought “if she can do it, then I can do it!” So thank you for inspiring confidence! ❤

[@lindsaykellner7157]

All of those designs are great but design number one is just so magical. 🧡

[@miminelekittydelamuerte]

Nr one most definitely. It SCREAMS cottage, and I mean this in the most British, traditional and beautiful way possible. It's both wild and tidy, simple yet opulent, full yet discreet enough to flatter the house without hiding it. I LOVE IT!

[@Kenesha_]

I absolutely LOVE how the kitchen is turning out!! It is perfect, I don’t love the light option though. Maybe get the can-less recess lighting they tend to be more flush with the ceiling. I have them and they blend very well.

[@jmcnarrin1]

You are such an inspiration, watching you proves that we truly are only limited by our minds, You have time and time again shown us, we can do anything we set our minds to. You guys did an amazing job. Keep pushing, keep thriving, keep succeeding. ❣💞

[@ilonakatalindako-tolman5545]

I love working in the garden 😊 and so excited watching your work in the entrance...it wil be so adorable when all the plants can be place in that adorable samples you looked into🥰

[@HayleyandSimba]

I liked the first design, I get like it was simple and elegant BUT I loved the curved planters from design 2.

[@aneiropa]

First plan is stunning. It just screams cottage to me.

[@corieboerner9450]

Option number two design brings a softness to the exterior of the home. You have some formal touches with your fence and brick. Once you add the railing to the porch you will want some curves. Don’t use weed fabric in your flower beds. Even with low maintenance yards you will still have maintenance twice a year in order to keep everything healthy and happy. I would suggest you go talk with a landscape designer or at the very lease a local garden center (not box store) for suggestions on native plants for your area. So…Zone 8…you can be planting even now since your ground doesn’t have a deep freeze. If you start planting in the cooler weather it will allow your plants to take root before the heat comes. It’s nice that you have the tall mature trees in your front yard…although it could change the type of plants you can plant. There are so many other factor to take into consideration. Love the walkway…great start to a beautiful home.

[@robynguest4029]

I love the simplicity of design one. So beautiful! I liked some of the plants better in the second design though. I know whatever you choose will be be gorgeous!!!😍

[@sofiacastellanos9647]

My choice for your cottage #1 design !❤

[@BP-cs9qo]

#2 is gorgeous! 😍 #3 is very nice but too busy for the cottage

[@Amerieash]

first render was perfect

[@julietlaney2776]

Austin gardener here - look at Oakleaf hydrangea for a big white-blooming shrub for east facing beds (morning sun). My favorite salvia (bushy purple flowers) is Mexican bush sage, which does best in full sun. Roses do really well here in full sun! They are super tough plants, but deer will eat the flowers. For deer proofing, look for native plants, plants with fuzzy leaves, or plants with strongly scented leaves, as deer don’t like those. 100% recommend going to a local garden center for plant advice (by local I mean small business, not a big box store) - I learned the very hard way that Texas climate makes most mainstream plant suggestions completely obsolete 😂 Natives are generally sooooo much easier to grow = more ease & enjoyment of your garden. If you’re ever in Austin, the Natural Gardener is an incredible organic/natives-focused plant center.

[@peggycuomo1877]

#1 with a little bit of 2. Like adding the small walkway.

[@sarahmbi78]

The first design is my favorite:)

[@daffadillia2007]

I liked some of A and B combined aspects

[@marzena4042]

The first design 😍😍😍

[@marinaheffner4818]

I love the second one

[@sherylingram6166]

Love the first design!!

[@marionlombard6216]

My favourite is nr 2, but the first one is beautiful too

[@verdantspell608]

number 2, with the curved path of 1 and the pergola swing from 3

[@megtucker1181]

Love the first one

[@waldemercado3743]

I love your house, it's beautiful and that landscaping is going to be beautiful. I loved the bricks

[@KellyMacBart1985]

Just came to comment on the awesome teamwork on display here ❤️

[@flurryofshortlimbs]

That walkway is perfect! I highly recommend following Garden Answer for plant inspo.and how to videos on drip irrigation! ❤️

[@kimfleck4439]

Love love love number two!!! Keeps the eye moving

[@marianapaulo5232]

First one is my favourite

[@thieolawilliamson7459]

I like design #3 cause of the different rooms and interesting areas. But that's just my preference.

[@laurasteward1544]

You should paint the roof of the porch a light sky blue. It keeps bugs from nesting there!

[@MyDarlingCin]

Curved path with the plants from design 1, set up in the beds like design 2. To me having separate garden beds to your grass would be easier to mow lol

[@quepasa1254]

Number 1 landscaper is the best. Please think about building out the porch colums !!!

[@sierrabailey3181]

Love the first one!

[@Ella_Elena]

I love the first design! It's simple but so beautiful and inviting. And it looks easy to maintain 🧡

[@lisagarrone4228]

Two videos in one day! ❤

[@tammyleviner3070]

You did A great job.. looks beautiful!! Love all three designs.. and while the second one was stunning, the first one was absolutely beautiful and I definitely think it will look best with the cottage!! Regardless I know its gonna look awesome when its all complete!

[@thatgirlnetty5308]

I'm completing a patio in the back of my house and this has helped immensely. Thank you so much Macenna. It's going to be beautiful, can't wait to see the end result.

[@rneustel388]

I thought both numbers 1 & 2 are really beautiful for the landscaping. Y’all really rocked that pathway!! It looks great.

[@alegrcs3]

I love #1 simple and beautiful!

[@shelbyhaworth]

Design 1 for sure!😍

[@deewillson2757]

#1 for sure. Stunningly simple, low maintenance, and still breath taking. The others are way busier. Almost to busy.

[@teresawilson1850]

I think the sand you brush in top is supposed to be a polymeric sand that, when it becomes wet, becomes kind of like a glue or cement to hold the bricks together.

[@kellyfields3061]

The 3d render looked so cool can't wait to see the real thing completed.

[@roanadaphne6580]

As a Brazilian, I find it really cool to see how we build houses differently. I found it really funny how Americans buy sand in plastic bags hahaha. Love watching the videos! 😘

[@letypreciado6272]

Thank you very much for letting me know about this wed cite because I wanted to tackle my yard. Thanks

[@Ellierua]

I think these videos were from a while ago.. It looks lovely tho. I want you guys to be there at the Cottage..!! excited for more progress.

[@vickifuentes6459]

Number one but add in the stepping stones from #2

[@nicolldavis]

I love the look of the second design!! So pretty. But I think a combo of 1 and 2 would be great for your cottage!

[@Iz-ly9in]

2 was the best design

[@livingwithlexyoutube]

I like the first design less is more in tighter spaces especially if you have children. It also looks easier to maintain

[@NotIt1024]

1 is simple and beautiful

[@soniadiez9676]

I like the first one

[@queenbvintageresale]

Good job MaCenna.

[@lillygold9753]

Looks so beautiful

[@cherylmachida]

Hi, Did you lay down pipes for the sprinklers? Maybe you can put one down between the porch and the walkway and/or that area near the gate. Otherwise you might end up digging up your pathway.

[@EdnaCeleste1]

The first designer!

[@lindseychilds9474]

Take into account that you live in an area that's prone to drought. The only things that can survive drought are "weeds" also known as native plants that evolved to live in your area. Check out your local nurseries. There are a lot of beautiful plants that grow native to your area. Also, you should consider how much sun or shade tolerance a plant has as well.

[@nataliemickles7268]

If you find the sand you swept in the “cracks” starts to wash out with rain, we used a polymeric sand for our paver walkway. It has silicone in the sand and almost seals everything together!

[@ashleysmith9660]

I like #1 the best!

[@jaynenelson8432]

2 & parts of 3. 💞

[@martyhighley8717]

A suggestion.....go watch Garden Answer, if you don't already. She talks about hedges, perennials, etc. Very knowledgeable.

[@AmyHuot]

This is beautiful!! I love the work you do! Also, did you know that there is a specific sand that you use to fill in the cracks? You basically do what you where doing and then spray it with water and it sets (like the mortar you talked about). It worked really nice when I did that to my own pavers. It keeps more weeds away as well. Just for an additional perfect. Just because my OCDness 😂. Anyways, you’re work is phenomenal!! I love your style!

[@nokuphiwajordan]

I love number 1!!!

[@salrobbins1601]

Number 1 all the way

[@SUGR17]

wow you made that look easy. I assume you're going to install an automatic watering system when doing the landscaping. You will be able to water your garden even when you're in LA

[@Swearwordco]

This is my fifth time commenting this! You should think about perennial clover ground cover instead of grass/sod! So many benefits and such a cottage feel!

[@the_truth_untold]

I like plan 1 and how you can see the yard and as you stated it doesn't block the view of the cottage. I also love a curved walkway. In plan two I liked the warmth of the pavers but i found a lot of the foliage blocked the view maybe a but of editing. Something doesn't quite feel correct on the third plan. The walkway is offset in plan three but the stone entrance is directly in front of the door in real life?