Each day, the path to the front door serves as access for family and guests, alike.  While we like to add surprises in our gardens, guessing how to get to the front door shouldn’t be one of them.

The journey to the front door should be clear and uncluttered, and wide enough for two to travel.

Secondary paths can more narrow, but an entrance path should be wide enough for two; ideally, a width of 4 – 5 feet.

After the knock, open wide and say, “Welcome.”

Helen Yoest is a garden writer and coach through her business Gardening with Confidence™

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