Whether you're designing a new walkway to the front entrance of your home, or you need a path to shady garden spot in your backyard, brick is an attractive alternative to concrete. You don't have to be a masonry expert to lay a beautiful brick walkway. With careful planning and a little patience, even a novice can accomplish the job.
Bricks are easier to work with than concrete, and can be laid in many beautiful patterns.
They also come in a variety of sizes and colors, and can be laid in a straight or curved path. And if the ground settles, creating an uneven path, it's easier to level brick walks than to repair cracked concrete. A broad, graceful sweep from the driveway to the front entrance of your home is an attractive option. Straight walks are more appropriate for practical applications, such as walking from the back door to the garage. Formal sidewalks should be at least four or five feet wide, so two people can comfortably walk side by side.