How to Landscape Around a Front Walkway

Quick answer: Keep the walkway comfortably usable and frame it with plants that will not spill across the path at maturity.

How to approach it

Use lower-growing species near edges and avoid thorny plants where people brush past. Account for night visibility and accessibility.

Important tip

Consider lighting that illuminates steps and changes in level without shining into neighbors’ windows.

FAQ

How close can shrubs be to a path?

Check each plant’s mature spread and leave enough room for walking and trimming.