During the years, the overgrowth of vegetation had made circulation through the garden very hard, if not impossible. Since removal of plants has never been an option, the construction of a new paths system was the only way to make the garden livable again.

The choice of larch as wood for the boards is due to its tough, waterproof and durable qualities. Even without the use of chemical finishing, its durability is guaranteed in all weather conditions. The timber is resistant to rot when in contact with the ground, which makes it a perfect material for a garden path.

As a result of exposure to both sunlight and moisture, the wood will weather over time to a silvery-gray shade and the path will completely merge with the natural vibe of the garden.

Plants of the solanaceae family (tomatoes, peppers, aubergines) and cucurbitaceae family (courgettes, pumpkins, melons) need at least 8 hours of direct sunlight to be fairly productive. Most of the leaf vegetables can deal with 6 hours of sun exposure, but very few vegetables can grow with less than 4 hours of sunlight.

Before starting to design anything, the first step of the project has been to analyze cast shadows, calculate the hours of sun exposure and thus define the appropriate spots where to insert cultivated beds.

The cutting and mounting of the larch boards has been done by Luciano Di Rosa, carpenter, scenographer and land artist.