Tracks in the country with their own hands

Tracks in the country with their own hands can be made from a variety of materials. The main thing is that they organically fit into the situation and like the owner. You can make tracks by looking at sketches in some magazines or on the Internet. And you can come up with your own design. Of course, some subtleties will have to be taken into account, because a number of materials need preprocessing. For example, wood will have to be protected, otherwise the path will become unusable very quickly.

Of stone

Paths in the country of stone will look very impressive. You can make them from stones that remained after construction. Also suitable stones that remain unused in the alpine slide. Such boulders will have a rough, "torn" shape, which is just necessary for creating scenic paths.

1. First you need to calculate how many stones will be required for the arrangement of the track. This can be done in different ways. You can pre-position the boulders in the form of paths to see if there are enough stones or not.
2. The place where the track is supposed to be made should be sprinkled with sand. It will become a kind of pillow for stones. Sand must be well tamped.
3. Stones need processing. They are all too different in form, so it is unlikely that they can be successfully joined without additional work. In work it is possible to use both the Bulgarian, and less powerful tools. Irregularities on the surface of the stones can also be slightly smoothed. You can do it manually. When the stones are ready, it remains only to lay them so that they create a single mosaic.

When the stones are laid, you can close the seams between them. If the seams remain, the track may eventually begin to overgrow. However, this also has its own special charm, because such a path will look as natural as possible.

In order to seal the openings between the stones, you can use a standard mixture of sand and cement. Country tracks using stones and other similar materials have been known for a very long time. After all, the stone was used in ancient civilizations. He allowed to hide the unaesthetic appearance of soil and dirt and give noble civilization to the streets and roads.

Out of concrete

The tracks in the country of concrete in their characteristics are almost similar to the stone. 

So that the concrete path does not look too primitive and rough, you can add a decorative element - a pebble.

1. A bed is made about 10 cm deep.
2. Sand is poured on the bottom and compacted.
3. Top poured concrete-sand mixture. The edges of the formwork set.
4. Pebbles are poured on the concrete that is not yet frozen. Pebbles should be distributed in such a way that a beautiful decorative pattern is obtained.

That's the whole process of arranging such a track. The only thing to remember is the need to install a drainage system next to such a path.

Wood

Paths in the country from the tree will require care from the very beginning. However, with proper protection such tracks will last long enough.

• First of all, it is necessary to prepare wooden bars and planks. Instead of bars, you can also take steel corners or pipe.
• Bars and boards are treated with protective compounds: bitumen mastic, various impregnations.
• After the composition is absorbed into the tree, it is necessary to fill the boards in bars.

Agril should be laid on the ground. This material will save the owner from the attack of weeds and other vegetation.

• Above it is necessary to mount the track.
  After the track is ready, you can paint it in any color.

Such tracks can elevate your mood, especially if they are multi-colored. The tree, being an eco-friendly material, is excellent for creating various compositions.

Garden paths of wood are available to everyone. By the way, a tree was bridges in the old times the city streets of Novgorod. The material served well, despite the high mechanical load.

Brick

To make the tracks in the country of brick, you must first select the material. Brick is very fragile.

Brick should be tested in advance for strength. It is better to make sure that it does not crack.

1. The track must be marked with the help of pegs and rope.
2. After removing about 25 cm of soil, it is necessary to lay down the drainage system. You can do the simplest design, retaining moisture.
3. Rubble is poured on the drainage system.
4. Along the edges it is better to put the board (sideways).
5. The last stage is brick laying.

With the help of bricks, you can create many interesting variations of tracks. For example, brick chips are perfect for arranging a garden path. You can also sprinkle a concrete path with a brick. Broken brick allows you to create a beautiful mosaic pattern. Taking a brick of different color, you can make a beautiful masonry with a pattern.

If desired, leave some distance between the bricks, which then fill with pebbles or small stones. Sometimes the ground is placed in this place, and grass grows between the bricks.

From sandstone

Sandstone tracks in the cottage can be made in two ways:

• classic dry method;
• using cement casting.

The latter method is very much like laying a stone path. The dry method is more original and natural.

1. First you need to make a trench, removing some of the soil. Then sand is poured onto the ground, which is subsequently compacted. It is necessary to make the middle of the track higher, and at the edges it should have a small slope. This is a kind of drainage system.
2. When the place is prepared, you need to start processing the stones. Sandstone can have a variety of shapes and sizes. It is advisable before processing to pre-lay it on the future track and see how it will look. Each of the stones must be leveled so as to minimize the gaps between the plates.
3. After processing, the stones are laid on the track as if it is ready.
4. In order to carry out the classic laying of sandstone tracks, you should prepare a bucket of cement mixture and a bucket of sand. Lift one of the stones and place sand under it. Then press the stone firmly to the surface. When he gained stability, it was time for cement. Cement is not poured, as is the case with the stone walkway. The solution is applied in a small amount under the slab so that it protrudes slightly from under it. Sandstone must be firmly pressed to the ground.
5. Manipulations are done with each tile of material. The work will be long, but the result is worth it.

The finished sandstone walkway must be washed out so that there are no traces of cement on the stones. Otherwise the whole view will be spoiled.

The crevices between the sandstone can be filled with sand or soil.

While working, you need to stock up on not only patience, but also a small pad. You have to kneel a lot, and sandstone is not the most comfortable material for such a pose.

From plastic

The tracks in the country are made of plastic from ready-made modules. Probably everyone saw the plastic grilles before entering the premises? That is exactly what these elements look like. They do not require special pre-treatment sites. Plastic is a very durable material. It can serve an amazingly long time.

Be sure to pay attention to the plastic construction. They are very economical, do not need long installation and are easy to dismantle.

Eco-friendly and aesthetic plastic is ideal for the cottage, and for the dacha, and to pave the path in the garden.

The list of various tracks listed here is by no means the most comprehensive. To make a track, you can use almost any available material. There are even paths from bottle caps.

To create something of your own, you can combine several different materials. The main thing is to show a little imagination. The tracks have not only practical, but also aesthetic and decorative functions. They can be as magnificent as a rock garden or a summer pond. Before you make the track in the country, you need to go through several options and choose the one that really decorates the landscape and makes the garden attractive.

If you do not want to use non-standard materials, you can make them using the form. By the way, this is a great garden tile. There are solid forms for tracks.

We recommend reading:

• how to make a pond in the country with their own hands;
• boxes for dogs made of wood with their own hands.

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For the manufacture of garden paths may need forms for paving slabs. You can find out the prices for forms for garden paths on the websites of companies.