Arguably one of the most essential elements in a Japanese garden design is the paths. The ultimate goal of Japanese garden paths is to lead a person towards a particular point. They demand attention and focus to ensure you do not miss a step which creates a real sense of presence and mindfulness. Japanese gardens generally have at least two styles of stone path. One is using stepping stones (tobi-ishi), and a wider more formal looking path that translates to stone carpet (nobedan). Create a Japanese stone Path, adding a curvaceous point of interest and more functionality in your garden design, using our best selling Japanese Stepping Stones like our recent customer below.

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Mark out the area and shape. Measure the depth of the stepping stones to give a measurement when digging the area out. this will allow you to ensure that the stones are level with the grass which will ensure you can mow around the path effectively.

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Dry lay the stone path design first and make a note of the desired pattern before laying them.

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Lay a membrane to ward off the weeds and then place your stepping stones in your desired pattern on your mortar bed of choice.

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Use grass seed to fill in the gaps or leave the cement mix showing to get weathered in time. Finally, enjoy your finished project!

Japanese Stepping Stones

£10.80 each Inc. VAT

Japanese stepping stones are a handmade reconstituted stone product designed to provide a random appearance.  Perfect for creating a winding path through the garden.  The shape was inspired by the traditional stepping stones used in ancient Japanese gardens, associated with creating a space of calm and tranquillity.  Now a popular choice amongst many UK gardeners. The surface of the Japanese stepping stone is riven and the edges irregular.  The widths are irregular, with an average length of 500mm.

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