While itâs okay to add manure directlyÂ­ to garden soil in the fall (farmers do it all the time), Iâve found that cow, horse, and bird manure are best if composted first. On the other hand, sheep, goat, and rabbit manure are easy to spread directly.
Install a flagstone, gravel, or paver walkway in a weekend or less! Use these three DIY walkway ideas to add interest to your yard -- our easy how-tos walk you through every step of the process. 1  Facebook.ravel Walkway. This gravel walkway is an inexpensive and informal option for getting around a yard. You can make a gravel path any width, depending on whether it will be used for solitary strolling or for walking side by side. 1  Get quotes for a new walkway from professionals in your area.
Concrete walkways are typically $5â$16 per square foot and often the least expensive. The cost rises to the $16 range when stamping and coloring is added to give the material a unique look. Brick. This choice usually costs $8â$12 per square foot and has an old-world charm. Paver. Paver walkways are often $10â$25 per square foot. Count on a quality paver walkway to last for 20 years or more. Natural stone. This walkway option is usually $18â$30 per square foot. Long-lasting with a natural appearance, stone walkways are at home in nearly any landscape. Learn more about garden paths.