Stone Art, How I Built a Pebble Pathway

The area near our parking lot was quite difficult to organize. It had a sharp and narrow soil bed where we were growing Cotoneaster bush for many years. This year that bush died and I am showing you how I am installing a pebble path there to widen the area for my kids' bikes, make it more durable and beautiful. Enjoy!

[@user-dq2ym1nn9k]

This is one of the most beautiful garden improvements I have ever seen. I've had this video saved since you posted it, and now, I just purchased my forever home, and I will be doing this project in the coming months! Thankyou :)

[@emilystubbs5650]

If you use a cement sealer it will make the pebbles look like they do when they're wet, kind of stand out a little more.

[@ChristineDuval-cy5ck]

Very inspiring. I can picture placing tiny colored rocks in the other cement area. I'm going to give this a try.

[@EOrtiz-mr3tv]

Gorgeous! You can use thinset to repair a few loose stones.

[@nancymcshane3501]

I wouldn’t have thought to place the rocks sideways instead of flat! I’m sure that Yarrow will drop seeds and fill in the soil area! Nice!

[@cynthiaanderson4600]

GREAT VIDEO! This gives me some encouragement.

[@ruthmccauley8546]

Started watching you because of the roses but I am so enjoying the variety of things you have presented. These ideas are manageable because they are DIY. You are very clever.

[@OlgaCarmody]

Thank you so much 😊

[@Thepotagerscottage]

You remind me of me, I love doing stuff like this! You have given me ideas what do with patching my cracked concrete. Thanks so much!

[@ryancrawford5029]

Beautiful. Thank you for the peaceful wonderful informative video.

[@catherinehenry6762]

This is absolutely beautiful!

[@MsArtistwannabe]

I love this project. Charming.

[@plantsoverpills1643]

Great solution for that corner. Your flow of stones like a current is very natural and appealing, creating a visual segway from the interlock stones to the plants . I have experienced the best success with cotoneaster when grown in fairly rich moist soil, mostly in sun in a spot where the radiating branches can hang over a height….as from a berm, slope or terraced area of garden. It doesn’t seem to last on a flat surface where it’s easier to be buried under ice and or snow…that is a sure cause of die back. I especially like that it’s evergreen.

[@OlgaCarmody]

That spot was exactly what cotoneaster was not designed to do, foot traffic and shade from cars. My little replant is doing fine and I am glad that you have great success with your cotoneaster plants. Happy gardening!

[@plantsoverpills1643]

@@OlgaCarmody I was hoping your replant was thriving. They are actually quite hardy, despite setbacks. I like cotoneaster very much and when I see what the price is in our local garden center, I’m glad I have one that I can propagate from.

[@jcking6785]

What a wonderful, artistic solution to this problem. My mind is spinning, trying to think of ways I can incorporate this idea into my garden. Than you for the inspiration! 💚

[@OlgaCarmody]

You are welcome!

[@erikamiller6497]

I love this project! You gave me an idea to fix the inside of my birdbath with mosaics!

[@Holly_at_gypsyhollergardens]

Very clever ! I am going to do this in the children's garden and have the grandkids help with adding wee treasures within it ! This will be so much fun , thank you for the inspiration 💙

[@OlgaCarmody]

Wonderful! It is not as difficult, and as you said, all sorts of treasures can be added to pebbles.

[@julieibbotson6193]

You did a great job. I like the weeping tree in the background, it is very unusual. X

[@OlgaCarmody]

Yes, that is my Weeping Larch, magnificent tree!

[@dreamagood8321]

I love it ! Plus it looks so much better than that dead brown looking shrub .. lol 😂 It would be pretty to add a pot of flowers on there too , that way you could change out the flowers for the seasons . ♥️

[@OlgaCarmody]

That might be a good option. Thanks.

[@keengardens3987]

Thank you for this video. I have always wanted to do this, but wasn't sure if I could. You gave great advice. I think I shall give it a try!

[@OlgaCarmody]

You can use slow hardening, usual cement for this project as well. Good luck!

[@HouseFairyDIY]

That looked lovely! I've got a tonne bag of jade coloured pebbles and will be using them for paths. It's going to be a lot of work!

[@OlgaCarmody]

You are going to love it!

[@fastenuf]

Very pretty idea. I have been binge watching your channel for about a week, and have learned a lot! Thank you sharing your beautiful garden with us.

[@OlgaCarmody]

Thank you, Laura! Welcome to my channel! I am glad you are enjoying my videos!

[@randyrice1429]

What a lovely solution. I have just the spot for it in a side yard . I might do an entire path from front to back, especially since it's a project that can be done in pieces at different times. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@jillmadigan9841]

Your lovely stone-mosaic walk is an inspiration to me for the community garden in Milwaukee - thank you! (I knew there was a good reason to pick up good rocks.) My only consideration is that I had learned that when repairing concrete, the replacement piece must be at least 2 in (5 cm) thick to survive usefully in our temperate climate. Does that extrapolate to sidewalks, or would the smooth-rock pattern strengthen the unit? Hmmm, the engineer in me says, 'Better err on the side of caution', but the fun, impulsive adhd-brain says, 'Let's go!'

[@camirichardson7485]

OH! I LOVE it! I hope to do this in my garden! THANK YOU, Olga! I was so excited to see this video pop up in my feed. ❤

[@OlgaCarmody]

Yes, you are welcome! Not a big project, but very interesting for small spaces.

[@rosemarybushea3517]

Very creative ❤

[@nancyhajeski3360]

This is a great idea, especially if you live somewhere, like I do in the Catskills of New York, where the soil is filled with small stones. We always say "5 pounds of dirt contains 10 pounds of rocks."

[@joycekanner8528]

You are amazing!

[@thegonzalezs4953]

A very neat idea . It turned out nice !!

[@OlgaCarmody]

Thank you! 😊

[@bernadette1510]

Marvelous work of art!

[@elmaelmar2761]

Wow I really love that!! Your so talented!!💕💕

[@susanschellberg4509]

Beautiful and artistic path.

[@bettyfadrigon673]

Love this project!!

[@kathynelson30]

Looks real nice, might try that !

[@sheilabroad8192]

Wow. I just love it. ♥️

[@glgardener4972]

Excellent. You just gave me a great idea. I am doing landscaping in my backyard and this is something I will use. Many thanks.

[@OlgaCarmody]

Have fun!

[@cathyhatfield5340]

Love it I always wanted to do that so I think I’ll put it in the plans👍❤️😎

[@karlagrant3405]

Love it!

[@Thepotagerscottage]

Clever girl💕

[@dollyperry3020]

What kind of tree is behind the Cotoneaster? Very pretty and ingenious solution to the problem!

[@OlgaCarmody]

It is a beautiful weeping larch. I did a video on it, it is How to grow Weeping larch. Very graceful tree in my garden.

[@louisegolder3276]

Beautiful. Thankyou 😃 I wonder if this would work over an existing concrete walkway?

[@OlgaCarmody]

Not sure, never tried on concrete walkway. I would say that cement might dislocate with time, since pressure from foot traffic would be great. But not sure. You can try and let us all know.

[@louisegolder3276]

@@OlgaCarmody thanks for your reply, I will try it 🙃

[@yulkaluna]

wow I love this idea! can you please share where you found so many nice stones?

[@OlgaCarmody]

We inherited them with the house, previous owners had a stone path and we saved all the stones for future projects. Different stones are sold in Home Improvement stores in 25 pound bags, I believe.

[@OlgaCarmody]

I remember your request about the black netting. I realized that I do have a video how I made it. Here it is -kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYizg4qAhc58nJo Hope it helps.

[@yulkaluna]

@@OlgaCarmody Thank you very much! I will check it out!

[@elenakonshu1682]

Olga, thank you, what’s the big tree above? Larch?

[@OlgaCarmody]

Yes, that is my majestic leaping Larch! Isn't it pretty?

[@itsmeowornever.8143]

You're so brutal with that plant. Ugh.