Botanic Garden >> Gardening > >> Question and Answer >> About Gardening

Stepping Stone Spacing for a Comfortable Walkway

24 Inches On‑Center Works for Most

For 16‑inch square stones on a 20‑foot path, space centers 24 inches apart. Taller or shorter walkers may occasionally skip a step, but this spacing fits the average gait.

About Gardening: Grass vs. Mulch Around Stepping Stones: Drainage, Maintenance, and Appearance; Designing Beautiful Garden Steps: Materials, Dimensions & Construction; Garden Stepping Stones: Creative Pathways for Personal Expression; Garden Stepping Stone Walkways: Complete Installation Guide; Garden Stepping Stone Walkway Installation: Detailed How-To Guide; Concrete Stepping Stone Molds: DIY Custom Garden Paths; Garden Stepping Stones: Design, Materials, and Safe Installation; Make Mosaic Stepping Stones with Tile & Mortar; Make Leaf Stepping Stones: Natural Concrete Garden Art; DIY Garden Stepping Stones: Creative Path & Patio Projects

Garden Articles

Stepping Stones Buys Former Chase-Pitkin Site for New Campus

7 Essential Questions to Ask Before Installing Stepping Stones

Why Native Plants Exploded in Bloom This Spring

Careers in Agriculture: Beyond Farming

Where to Buy Disease-Resistant Roses in Atlanta

Best Pruning Reference Books for Shrubs and Trees

Planning a Vegan Garden: The Ideal Size for Variety and Manageability

Plants

Stone Mulch vs. Organic Mulch: What's Best for Your Condo Beds?

Can Clear Resin Secure Loose River Stones on a Walkway?

Edging Stones: Beautiful & Functional Landscape Borders

Finding Quality Bagged Topsoil

Establishing Centipede Grass: Seed vs. Sod After Winter Rye

Choosing Between Reel and Rotary Mowers for Bermuda Grass

Tree Climbing Spikes Damage Trees: Why Rope Climbing Is Preferred