Garden pathways
in Cape Town.

Plan for the way
the surface is used.

A useful path follows the routes people actually walk. Width, slope, drainage, planting roots and edge restraint matter as much as its visual pattern.

Discuss whether the path needs step-free access, lighting provision or a stable surface for garden equipment.

Have a space in mind? Call us to discuss the look you want and arrange a visit for a personal quote. The site assessment will help shape the right product and written scope.

Make the path follow real movement

Walk the route before drawing it. The natural line between a gate, door, washing area and garden destination often differs from a symmetrical plan. Decide whether two people need to pass, whether a wheelbarrow will use it and whether step-free movement matters.

Levels, planted edges, tree roots and lighting provision all affect the detail. Ask how the path will shed rainwater and how its edge will stay stable beside soil or lawn. A small path can still need careful preparation where ground is soft or sloped.

Questions for a site assessment

• Who and what needs to use the path?
• Where are the roots, steps and low points?
• How will the edge meet planting and remain stable?