When the rains start, gardens often become muddy. While there is still work to be done in the garden and the breaks in the weather are a great time to walk through the garden, no one wants to track all that mud back into the home. Garden paving stones allow you to have a walkway through the garden without getting muddy.

Those rains provide the necessary moisture to cause the garden to thrive. That moisture is needed for seeds to germinate and for plants to survive. The mud that is created is messy and can be dangerous as it can cause falls. With a well paved path, you can take away the danger and mess while you enjoy the fact that your garden is getting the much needed rain.

Since the dirt must be tilled in many gardens, this loose dirt mixes well with the rainfall. If you have a lawn, you can often walk through the lawn on the grass and avoid the mud, however in the garden with its fresh tilled soil, you simply sink down into mud. The path that is paved does not need to be tilled and thus you have a safe walk way.

Paving stones are available in several shapes to complement your particular style of garden. For a formal garden, you may want to choose round, square or rectangular stones. These stones can be set as stepping stones or laid together to form a walk.

For the less formal garden, you may want to choose the irregularly shaped paving stones. These stones still offer a flat surface for the walkway, but their irregular shapes can add interest to the informal garden.

If you take the time now to install those garden paving stones, when the rainy season begins, you will be glad that you have made the investment in a great walkway.