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.
Measure out the walkwayâs dimensions with a tape measure. It is up to you to decide how long or wide you want your walkway. A good rule of thumb for a path width is at least 3'. Using garden hoses, lay out the shape of your walkway with this measured width.Be sure that your pathâs width remains consistent.Measure it again and again as you lay down the hoses.easure out the walkwayâs dimensions with a tape measure. It is up to you to decide how long or wide you want your walkway. A good rule of thumb for a path width is at least 3'. Using garden hoses, lay out the shape of your walkway with this measured width.