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ᐅ Should a pathway be constructed if it is intended to be permanently covered with vegetation?

Created on: 27 Aug 2021 07:50
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Pacc666
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Hello,

I have purchased a newly built semi-detached house.

The houses are all built next to each other with garages in between.
There is a 1-meter (3 feet) gap between the two garages—1 meter (3 feet) for my neighbor and 1 meter (3 feet) for me.

I would like to install a garden gate in this gap, but according to the development plan, this strip must be permanently greened.

Now my question is:

What kind of path am I allowed to build so that I can walk alongside the garage while it still legally counts as green space?

The path should be low-maintenance (I don’t like grass because my robotic lawn mower can’t reach it).

Do you have any tips for me?
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Myrna_Loy27 Aug 2021 09:43
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As hampshire writes: Stepping stones without a "foundation" are generally not a problem and are probably the most practical option for you. For planting, choose low ground covers that grow well depending on your region and light conditions.
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hampshire27 Aug 2021 10:12
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Pacc666 schrieb:

But unfortunately, you have to trim it regularly.

I have a robotic lawn mower that can’t reach that area because of the garden gate,
and I don’t want to take out a lawn mower for just 3sqm (32 sq ft) and have it sitting around.

Are there any other alternatives?
Of course, a simple scythe is the ideal tool.
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Pacc66627 Aug 2021 10:12
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With stepping stones, it is not possible to transport bicycles or wheelbarrows into the garden. That would be a major disadvantage.
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hampshire27 Aug 2021 10:16
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Of course, you can do that with stepping stones. Just use heavy ones that you bury into the ground. You can also set in an old wooden railroad sleeper. It can be driven over.
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Myrna_Loy27 Aug 2021 10:37
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Of course, that’s possible – but you want something that looks like paving and are looking for solutions that are as low-maintenance and level as paving. That is unlikely to work.

Garden path made of stone slabs, surrounded by lavender, with trees in the background.


Garden path with flat stone slabs, gravel in between, and edges of grass and purple flowers.


Stone stairs with purple ground cover between the steps, framed by green plants on both sides.
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Pacc66627 Aug 2021 10:45
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Does this still count as green space?

Most of the area is covered with stones.