This little project began in July 2011, HERE.
The yard was getting a major revamp with the help of my wonderful neighbours. Shrubs were being pulled, new soil was hauled in, and I desired a pathway…
from the driveway to the lawn. Right where all these overgrown shrubs were.
Let’s dig!
These reclaimed pallet boards had been packratted (sp?) away long ago and were the perfect length!
A level pathway was dug lower than the driveway, then the boards were placed into position.
It really couldn’t have been a simpler project.
The boards were left loose so they could be lifted up whenever the desire for weeding was needed. It works fabulous! Although the boards are thick enough to stay put, I did push a little soil in between to hold them in place moreso.
There were lots of rocks to be had in the old garden so they were placed randomly, filling in for the lack of plants. Make that no plants.
So we went and bought plants of the rock garden variety.
before
after
And there you have it!
Unfortunately, I didn’t grab a photo of everything looking it’s best. We were (ahem) camping. 
But it’ll look awesome next year, right?!?
The little curvy pathway is PERFECT for getting into the yard now. Such a simple project made such a big impact on the way we use our yard.
And I love that bench we plunked in the front yard. It entices lots of neighbourly conversation and is a really nice spot to sit with a coffee and watch the kiddos play.
In early October we’re having our Summer’s End Garden Party 2011, so get those before’s and after’s ready and let’s relive a little of your summertime blooms and junk. :)
See you Friday night when SNS 100 plays up all things pallets and reclaimed lumber! My kinda topic.
(p.s. I have NO idea why black lines reside under some photos… Blogger wins again!)
And check out how the pathway did in year 2 HERE.
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It looks lovely and I can see how it will make a huge difference to the way you use your yard. Great job
Suzy xxx
Good job Donna….you think of so many creative things to do with pallet wood and old pots.
Mel’s Designs from the Cabin….Mel
I LOVE this! How fabulous!
Holly
http://www.lifeasathrifter.blogspot.com
What a wonderful project that turned out great. I love before and after pictures.
FlowerLady
I’m so glad you shared more about this project. I “pinned” the walkway photo a while back. I want to put one leading from my pool to the pool house.
It looks fabulous!! I love the use of timbers!
I have been planting trees!
Hugs
SueAnn
I love that idea. I also love that little Japanese Maple. Great job.
Love this idea Donna. I have three pallets I am at a loss as to what to do with them. Not sure if the hubs would be up for this one, especially after the pizza oven. He told me never to ask him to do another project again LOL…til next time~Have a great day.
What a great idea & looks good 2! ooooo I am seeing your “popular posts” on your sidebar….blog tips for newbies….heading over there now
Great idea and I love the old pots added to the landscaping…….all looks wonderful!
Looks great of course as everything you do does
Will be an easy fix to replace when they start breaking down.
I’d really like some how-to info on how you edge your yard so perfectly. Any tips?
Love the pallet walkway! A simple way to enhance your yard and garden.
I’m a new follower of your blog and I must say I’m totally addidted! You are so creative and inspiring!! Go FuNkY jUnK DoNNa!
Another great idea! I have a trench for a walkway. Does that count?
I love the new look Donna… great job. I love curves in the garden.
Now can I borrow your neighbours for a day?…lol.
Hugs, Deb
Wonderful! I was eyeing some pallets my husband was using for firewood yesterday and he thought I was nuts! I told him, “Never underestimate what you can do with pallet boards.” And here yet again, is another great idea!
Love it! Can I borrow your neighbors? I thought having a new house with no landscaping would be easy to work with, I was way wrong!
Your pallet idea is great, I love how you use them!
How smart, Donna! Looks great.
-Trish
I LOVE it! You have the BEST ideas and projects, thanks for sharing! I just made myself some giant numbers yesterday per your tutorial! Have a great day!
Jennifer
Cottage Patina
That really turned out nice. I’m sure that having that access really does make a difference. That bench in the front yard looks very inviting!
Jane
It’s looking good now.
Oh, what black lines? there is none here that I am veiwing.
Thanks all! Glad to hear Judith.. must be my own computer glitching up!
Donna
Thumbs up!
I really like this Donna! It opens your yard up and draws the eye to your lawn and the bench. Great job! Pamela
What a great project.
I LOVE this! What a great idea!
Looks great Donna, you have some really great neighbors.
Vanessa
It looks really cool with the curve to it and so much more open looking! We have a ton of pallets sitting around getting all nice and pretty gray, but my hubby won’t let me touch them. He saves them for our firewood to sit on so they’re not touching the wet ground. I’m thinking of just getting some of my own to keep. ;^)
We are “planning” a similar walkway beside my garden shed, but the intent is to give the impression of a wooden foot bridge, but it will be on the dirt with fat posts along the sides with a draped rope “handrail” between the posts. I doubt it come to reality, but it looks pretty in my head! LOL!
What a great idea! It really opens your yard and has a warm inviting feeling. Did you sand the boards at all to smooth them?
I need a walkway between a fence gate and my deck. I didn’t know what I wanted to do so of course, I haven’t done anything. I think something like this would work and would look really nice.
Thanks so much for sharing!!
#29 Tricia, the boards were smooth prior so I did no extra sanding. I just really lucked out. I don’t know what they were originally from as they were already dismantled when I found them.
Donna
It’s great! I love a little garden path.
I so need to do this. I so need a path through my garden area and this is just the thing. Now to convince my husband to take me pallet shopping!
What a great idea!!
Donna Love your walkway. Love your bench too. Heck I just love all of it. Great post. Thanks for sharing.
This looks fantastic! Your yard is beautiful. I long for a big back yard. I just recently hooked up to your blog and love what I see. Love your ideas and creativity. I’ll be back for more.
Cherish Life *Lisa*
This turned out great! I love how you have pots and things, in with the flowers and plants. Looking forward the end of Summer sharing! Have a great weekend!
Never mind a year… Looks pretty awesome right now!!! X
It’s wonderful.Looks like a little bridge.
cool. real cool.
Beautiful! What wonderful neighbors, too!
What a terrific way to upcycle those old pallets! Great idea! (BTW, your neighbors must be terrific!)
OOOOHHHHHH!!! How did I miss this? Just exactly the idea I need. Thank you thank you thank you for sharing. Husband out of work, me the only income and a garden in need of a real facelift where the dogs have worn a muddy pathway. What a gift to read this and learn from your creativity.
I think I will try this as a pathway on the beach. The sand gets very hot. My only concern is splinters on bare feet. Have your pallet boards stayed smooth? Thanks!
my hubby says the wood will rot. i was going to do the same thing with my pallets. have you had any problems with rot?? please say no. LOL
Donna…junk? You transformed this space wonderfully. I would end up in that space each am with my coffee and journal. Love it!
You call the boards pallet, are they actually from pallets that are used for stack various items and then taken apart?
I love the look and would like to follow in your steps (no pun intended) but want to make sure I get the right material.
You have a great website!
Cindy
I love the look. It makes me want to dig up my whole front walk and do it that way. But on second thought, shoveling the snow in the winter would be a real hassle. Hmm Maybe a walk way out to my pond…
Donna -
I love your pallet walkway! I am thinking about doing the same thing in my tiny backyard from the patio area to the above ground pool and surround it with sand instead of dirt to give it a “beachy” look. Thank you for the inspiration!
– Deena
This looks really great without costing a lot.
I love the pallet walkway..was it hard rippin those boards off. Also it looks like you stained them?