We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. You might assume that broken, disorderly bricks should be destined for the garbage pile. The good news is that what can appear like trash can ...

The humble brick can be an attractive and creative way to create a garden path. New bricks can give a clean, modern, industrial look, particularly if you choose gray. Old bricks offer a rustic appeal ...

A pile of old and broken bricks - Fhm/Getty Images If you've got a pile of old bricks sitting around from a past project, or maybe you've stumbled across some at a salvage yard, don't let them go to ...

Dear Glenn: With various brick colors and textures, brick walkways are both beautiful and simple to install. The best part about them is you can complete the project at your own pace. There is no ...

A path is a feature too often overlooked in a garden or landscape. Maybe it lacks functionality, or beauty, or it’s needed — but just not there. A well-designed path can do more than keep your feet ...

General maintenance of pathways, especially during winter, can protect your landscape from potential issues. Old leaves and ...

Behold the brick. The red, six-sided rectangle that changed the world. Its ubiquity renders it almost invisible, a hidden-in-plain-sight part of our built environment, whose fascinating history and ...

A path is a feature too often overlooked in a garden or landscape. Maybe it lacks functionality, or beauty, or it’s needed — but just not there. When planning a path, consider both its aesthetic and ...

A garden path in South Salem, N.Y. This locust wood and gravel path is attractive as it provides firm footing even in wet weather. (Lee Reich) A path is a feature too often overlooked in a garden or ...