Paths

Facing page, From the enclosed, cobbled courtyard behind the house, stone steps curve gently to the path that leads to the greenhouse. Domes of clipped box and yew sit between exuberant clumps of spurge (Euphorbia characias subsp. wulfenii.), with multi-stemmed amelanchiers and a magnolia behind.

Stuck with a slope? Top ideas and inspiration for steps and ramps in the garden

Expert advice from Andrew Wilson on how to cope with level changes in the garden, with ideas on including steps and ramps with safety and accessibility in mindShow more

Slate fencing at Plascwmllan beside the Watkin path in Snowdonia, North Wales.

Design ideas: Local heroes

Garden designer Sarah Price discusses how using traditional, local materials and supporting local craftsmen can give your garden a timeless feel that is grounded in its locality.Show more