John - in regard to making your own cement path. I didn't use the molds that you can buy, instead I shaped a spot where i wanted a step in the ground (at least 2" deep) and then poured in a cement mixture. I placed a fern frond on top and lightly tapped it on the surface so the outline was in the cement and then removed it. I've had many compliments on this "stone" and another with a redbud leaf imprint. They almost look like fossils. They should hold up well in our winter as I added fiberglass fibers to the cement. Hope this helps with your project _____________________________ Tamara zone 5/6 Michigan _____________________________