River Rock Mosaic Walkway

Spice up your red brick walkway with a rock border edge.

River rock mosaic walkway.

Gather and sort the pebbles. I decided i wanted a mosaic walkway and with river rocks broken pots and small tiles i created a fun colorful path to our front steps. 80 pounds will provide a base for 3 to 4 square feet of mosaic sorted drain rock pebbles. Spade to dig out the base 2x4s to screed the concrete and hold a tarp in place as the mosaic dries.

Fill any large gaps in the mosaic with a bit of extra concrete mix then mist the mosaic to fully saturate the concrete beneath the stones and cover it with a plastic tarp. It leads to the persian carpet patio from lede photo above. Pebble mosaic walkways were first evident in mesopotamia in the 3rd millennium bc. Every one is a unique work of art.

See more ideas about garden paths garden design backyard landscaping. Apr 20 2019 explore m ritz s board rock walkway on pinterest. Making a mosaic pattern walkway. This was an easy project although it did take me a couple of weeks to complete due to age and health issues.

It adds more natural elements to your landscape and can be useful for drainage. A mosaic is a pattern or design created out of pebbles. This is a great diy you ll love to try and it s sure to add real character to your garden. When the mosaic is complete lay edging or a field of pavers bricks or bluestones around it to hold the pattern together.

A mosaic pathway incorporates the same ideas as a natural pebble walkway but amps it up a notch or two. They were created in tiryns in mycenean greece and during the classical ancient greek and roman histories. This spiral rock mosaic path will make a fabulous addition to your backyard and it s so easy to recreate yourself. Muriatic acid optional draw a design and prep the site.

A mosaic pebble walkway will impress anyone who walks on it and while pebbles are reasonably priced this type of path must be put in by a skilled artisan. This walkway represents the river of life.