Last Fall I finally got around to putting in a new pathway around my rose garden. The previous summer I removed all the rock/gravel from the area, some had up to 8 inches of rock, 2 layers of landscape fabric and whole bricks. I blew out a disk in my back from that project but finally got the pathway installed with the help from a female friend.
This year its getting new steps on the back deck and a new insulated front door to replace the storm door. I want to continue using the original door with a beveled oval window, the house was built in 1900. I like to be able to have the front door open so folks know I'm home when the walk or drive by in case they want to stop by. The storm door on it now has no insulating qualities so I'm just letting in cold air or hot air depending on the season.
Here's a photo of my pathway. I'm sort of proud of it as its the 1st one I've done. Its not perfect but its good enough for me. Still needed to fill in some areas with concrete where the 2 paths meet and again where one meets the sidewalk. The area slanted in 2 directions so it was a fun but stressful job. Now to fill in the areas with plants. Started splitting mums and putting then along the sides but as it was so close to winter I decided to wait till this spring to finish filling. In one photo you can see one set of steps that need replaced. Have 2 sets on the back deck.