The garden from scratch

You can probably tell it’s a wet cr@py day   . Some more ideas 

Garden paths just plain gravel is probably going to be what we go with. I like the big rocks as edging. Next to boarders. Not next to lawn. We have big rocks edging the lawn here and it’s a nightmare. Takes ages strimming it. 
I like the crazy paving with the flowers between. What could I plant? Creeping thyme? How much of a pain in the butt would it be ? Would I need to keep working / pruning every other week?

         

I like this sort of arch, but with more natural timbers

   

This is just a good idea for my salad