5 brilliant budget alternatives to paving slabs that won't cost the earth

Garden pathway with gravel and stone paving slabs bordered by flowering plants.

If paving is on your list of garden upgrades this year but you're trying to avoid breaking the bank, you'll probably be wondering what budget alternatives to paving slabs are out there.

Whether you're looking for patio ideas on a budget to pave a larger area or you're hoping to find cheap DIY garden path ideas, there's an array of budget-friendly alternative materials to choose from.