Bricks are one of the oldest materials we are still using, they are used in construction, but do you know using bricks in the garden is possible, too. Durable and attractive, these building materials withstand weather extremes and infuse an outdoor living space with timeless style. If you have bricks left over from a construction project, these 37 ideas are sure to inspire you with ways to use them in your landscape. Plants are a natural choice for walkway edging and borders.
They are great whether the curving line of a finely trimmed boxwood leads to a spectacular sea view or the soft edge of hostas on a walkway to a poolside terrace. Indeed, a garden without walkway borders is like a dwelling without baseboards—it is unfinished. Don’t undervalue the role of plants used as borders in defining an outdoor space and creating a lovely walkway through your backyard. Many gardeners have traditionally used brick or stone borders to help keep flowers in their beds. However, you may have a much softer look that appeals more to an aesthetic by utilizing an evergreen shrub. Let your ideas blossom by browsing the pictures below!