This is probably not the type of path you're looking for, but this is what I did in my yard. My path is not used in the winter. If you need to use it in the winter, this would be impossible to shovel.

Here is a link that might be useful: Stone Path

Here's the other end of the path.

Here is a link that might be useful: Path Picture

All I can say Juggler is Wow! I think your path looks great and what a lot of work to haul all that rock then actually bury them in the ground. I'm trying to put a footpath in my front yard...from the street to the front door. Am trying to do mine with perhaps flagstone set on sand with with soil/gravel between the stepping stones to try to grow the little "steppable" plants between them. Thanks for sharing the photos...hope mine turns out even half that well!
- Jo Ann

Your way is the smarter way. My way was the cheap way. I have moss that I picked out of the woods and my neighbor's garden between my stones in the shade. In the sun, I planted elfin thyme. I ordered the thyme from Bluestone Perennials, so it came in very small containers (but healthy!). I cut those plants into fourths and planted them. They grew well, but they still have a long way to go to fill in all the spaces. I'll probably divide them again this spring to help them spread a little faster. I'm happy with the results so far.

Oh my. That is way beyond me. I was thinking of just laying some gravel to outsmart the mud. I'm really very limited in my gardening ability and I'm a stay at home mom so our finances are very limited, too. Any other suggestions for my situation are greatly appreciate.

Thanks,

Kristen