Old Paver Walkway Replaced with Oberfields Lexington Canyon Creek Blend

Old walkways have a way of aging out fast. The pavers shift, the joints open up, and what used to look sharp starts looking rough. That's exactly what we were dealing with here - a dated paver walk that had run its course and needed to come out completely.

We pulled the old walk and started fresh. The new material is the Lexington paver from Oberfields in the Canyon Creek blend - a warm, earthy mix of tones that works really well against the natural surroundings of this yard. To give it a defined, finished edge, we ran a charcoal border all the way around. That contrast between the Canyon Creek field and the dark border is what makes the whole thing pop.

This wasn't a simple flat run either. The walk navigates a sloped yard, working its way down from the upper level toward the lower patio area. Getting the layout right on a grade like this takes careful planning and precise excavation - otherwise you end up with settled sections and drainage problems down the road. We used our mini excavator to prep the base properly before a single paver went down.

Material selection matters a lot on a job like this. Oberfields makes a solid product - the Lexington paver is built to hold up through freeze-thaw cycles and heavy foot traffic without losing its look. The Canyon Creek blend in particular ages well, which means this walkway is going to keep looking good for a long time without a lot of maintenance.

This is the kind of hardscape work we do regularly - tearing out what's failing and replacing it with something built right. When you pair quality materials with a proper base and clean installation, the result speaks for itself.