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A simple improvement to an unattractive path or patio is to plant the adjacent area. This hides and softens the edges. Less-frequently used paved areas can even be filled with small, compact plants, or seeded with annuals to get seasonal color. Scented plants add interest, too. Those that give off enticing aromas when bruised, such as thyme and chamomile, are suitable.

For simple facelift, try changing the surface materials: spread a layer of gravel over concrete, or set a few cobblestones between bricks or slabs. A more radical alteration is to change the direction of the path, perhaps replacing a rigid, straight line with an easy-going, meandering route. Draw a rough sketch of the garden and experiment with various possible routes before getting to work.

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