Now is the time to get creative and whimsical with your garden stepping stones! For example, you can add some color to the mix as you're troweling its surface, or make the surface textured by ...

an ancient Roman artifact was found hiding in plain sight in an English garden. The historic stone slab lay untouched for a decade as the unwitting homeowner used it as a mere stepping stone.

Use stepping stones. Flat stones in garden beds will give you places to set your feet and spread your weight to avoid compacting the soil. Foam kneeling pads make good temporary stepping stones.