MAKE a new path

Winter can reveal trouble spots in the garden. Sections of lawn that have become bare because of foot traffic should be replaced with a path. The best time to do hard-landscaping jobs is during the cooler weather, so get in now and replace any damaged lawn with a hard-surfaced path. This can range from something simple, such as a layer of bark mulch, to precast slabs or a path professionally constructed from reinforced concrete. There are many good options, and they’re all better than half-dead lawn.