Patterned stones
Breaking up a large expanse of lawn can be tricky if you don’t want to have lots of things to avoid with your mower, you can put plants in planters dotted around, but a more interesting and unusual way is to create your own stepping stones.
Not only have you made a built-in hopscotch game for your kids, but you can paint them in any interesting designs that you want, making them stand out more than your regular stepping stones and ensuring they fit in with the rest of your outdoor theme.