Garden path made from wood cuts: a simple eco-idea for summer residents - advantages and disadvantages

09.07.2024 14:57

Wood is a material that is almost always available in abundance in a summer cottage or garden plot.

And if you need to get rid of old trees, the tree trunk can be adapted to create beautiful and aesthetic garden paths.

Together with the expert of the online publication TUT NOVOSTI, scientist agronomist, landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , we will figure out what advantages and disadvantages paths made from tree cuts have.

Advantages of wood saw cuts

A path made of sawn wood is the most environmentally friendly solution for your garden or plot. This is because even when decomposing over time, this material will not harm the soil.

Secondly, such compositions look aesthetically pleasing and harmonious in any area, since the tree fits into any design.

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Thirdly, wooden paths are quite durable. If you treat them correctly, they will serve you faithfully for many years.

The only downside is that paths made from tree cuts can be quite slippery after rain, and are also prone to rotting and cracking. However, if we are talking about one element, then repairing the path will be quite easy.

Earlier we wrote about how to strengthen a slope on a site.

Irina Tint Author: Irina Tint Editor of Internet resources