Dreamy DIY Garden Paths for Your Backyard

When it comes to backyard pathways, the options are seemingly endless: There are the standard brick and flagstone pathways, not to mention reclaimed wood pathways and concrete patio stones—plus about a million ways to customize all of the above! Here, we've rounded up a few of our favorite ideas for creative DIY backyard pathways, and—to make life a little easier for you—we've sorted them in order from easiest to most difficult to pull off.

1. Painted Patio Pavers

 Here's an easy way to brighten up plain concrete patio stones.


2. Lettered Bricks

 Spell out your family name or an inspiring word.


3. Concrete Staircase

 For those of us who need a step up.


4. Countertop Scraps

 If you have leftover granite from a recent kitchen remodel, here's a good way to make sure it doesn't go to waste.

5. Wood-Slice Garden Pathway

 Here's a clever, rustic solution for extra firewood.


6. Lace Stepping Stones

 This garden path is low-cost with high impact.


7. Broken Plate and Bottle Mosaic 

 Use old, broken plates and bottles to make these eye-catching designs.


8. Patterned Stepping Stones

 Use patterned doormats to create these statement-making stones.


9. Wood Pallet Walkway

 Because wood pallets are totally free.


10. Concrete Patterns

 This elaborate patterned walkway is sure to impress.


11. Pebble Mosaic

 Pebbles never looked better.


12. Stenciled Stones

 Buy pre-made concrete stepping stones and give them a design of your choosing.


13. Sea-Themed Stones 

 These stones are the perfect way to show off your seashell collection.


14. Lettered Stepping Stones 

 Lay them into the ground for a cute walkway that spells out an inspiring word or your family's last name. Spray-paint them for an extra pop of color.