Architectural concrete in the garden: paths, alleys, relaxation zo-nes

Designing the space around the house – especially in the warm months, when plants are in full bloom, is as much a pleasure as a challenge for lovers of gardening. After all, the garden is not only a lawn, shrubs and flower beds, but also designated spaces – communication routes or relaxation zones. Architectural concrete in the garden, used as a material for paths or to create various zones, is a perfect way to control the design chaos, and at the same time give the space a stylish look.

The possibilities of using architectural concrete panels in the garden are enormous. Arranged in a straight line, e.g. around the facade, they can become an elegant, surrounding frame, and concrete paths will contrast beautifully with the lush greenery of the lawn.

Architectural concrete in the garden

The possibilities of creating paths and alleys are enormous – we can use gravel, paving stones, wood, concrete imitations of wood, brick and many other materials for this purpose. Why would architectural concrete in the garden work better than other materials? First of all, because of its stylish look. Simple panels, especially when we choose light colours –  blend perfectly well with both greenery and any colour of the building's facade, which allows us to maintain design consistency.

For this reason, fans of minimalist gardens, in which geometric forms and subdued colours dominate instead of exuberant ornamentation, particularly those in a large size, are particularly popular. This does not mean, however, that we need to limit ourselves to just laying the panels one next to the other to create an alley this way. Due to the fact that panels are available in various dimensions, shapes and colours, it is possible to create original and unique designs.

Although architectural concrete for a minimalist garden is the first association that comes to mind for lovers of this material, nothing prevents you from reaching for it in other design styles. In case of unbridled, wild naturalistic gardens, then subdued concrete panels will create discreet paths that will allow you to reach every corner of your garden without getting your shoes wet . It is also easy to incorporate architectural concrete into Japanese gardens, which are characterised by moderation, harmony and sophisticated simplicity, as well as into spaces arranged in the French style, where geometric forms of panels will help create a key impression of symmetry, order and regularity in such gardens.

Architectural concrete panels can be used in the garden in as many ways as we can think of – from paths and alleys, to separated zones. The versatility of this material makes it easy to fit into any style of garden design, acting as an effective contrast or discreetly blending into the surrounding space. But this is not the end of the story. The fact that it is very durable, solid and frost-resistant is another advantage of this material. Various available textures – including anti-slip ones - ensure that the paths marked out from concrete panels can be used safely even when they are covered with snow.