Pathways through a garden allow for a transition from one special area to another – winding through a rose garden to a seated nook surrounded by favorite plantings and trees, for example. But whether the path is comprised of simple stone edged with pygmy thyme meandering to a kitchen garden, pavers encircling a gazebo, or a formal granite walkway leading to a Tuscany style villa, all pathways play an important role in reflecting the overall design concept.