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Guideline #3 Purchase the Right Kind and Quantity of Gravel Standard Method Your project will need 4 inches of 5/8″ minus rock and 2 inches of ¼ minus rock Light Method Your project will need 3 inches of ¼ minus rock only For both methods you ll need to take into account that you will need slightly more material to create slope See #5
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Step 1 Level Walkway Bryan E McCay Dig out the walkway to a depth of 2 4 inches depending on the rocks and gravel chosen Try to keep the width of the path consistent for a clean look Gravel walkways are best suited to low traffic areas and flat ground where the gravel won t migrate downhill 09 of 19 Step 2 Place Edge Stones Bryan E McCay
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Dig up three inches of topsoil for every layer of gravel that you plan to put down Adding three layers of gravel is pretty standard so consider this layering before you place an order for gravel Shoot for an overall thickness of four to six inches 3 The Underlayer After you dig out the topsoil you ll be ready to add your underlayer
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To contain the gravel set the edging 1 in higher than the path Anchor it with the metal stakes provided Metal edging is available in green or brown painted steel or aluminum in 8 ft and 16 ft lengths Cut it with a circular saw equipped with a metal cutting blade or a hacksaw Stone Almost any stone can be used to border a path
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Take it dry and rake it in with the pea gravel you dont want too much cement sitting on top Take a sprinkler and wet it down it will tighten it up still be looser stones on top I was thinking something like this might work Stiffin it up a bit so it s not so loose Save Reply Quote DVS Hardscaper Registered Joined Aug 14 2024 7 206 Posts
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STEP 3 Calculate cubic yardage of gravel needed for each driveway layer Having cleared a path for the gravel driveway now you need to calculate the volume of stones you ll need To do so you
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Additional Tips for Your DIY Gravel Walkway When you design your walkway make sure that you choose dimensions that will work well for its use You will want the path to be at least feet wide for someone to comfortably walk down them Your path can be three or four feet wide which will give room for multiple people to use it at a time
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A little out of the scope from our line of work but any port in a storm lol
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Pro Tip For weed control and a strong foundation sand or stone pack make for a great 2 inch base below the gravel Landscaping tarp is another budget friendly option but may deteriorate over time Types of Gravel for Walkways The size and type of gravel or crushed stone is a matter of personal choice We chose 1 inch limestone rock chips
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Hammer the stake below the 1×4 so the gravel will cover it up later Attach the stakes to the 1×4 border with 1 1/2″ or 1 5/8″ exterior coated screws I had 3 stakes on the long ends and 1 stake on short border under the gate It was also attached to the edge of the long ends to keep it upright and in the right place Make It Low Maintenance
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The result is weak concrete that is strong enough for floors but not cars and has excellent drainage An experiment that would be worth a try would be to sprinkle a few cups of cement on a few square feet of pea gravel rake litely and mist thoroughly a few times KEEP THE DOG OFF IT
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Plan how wide the path will be A width of 36 inches is standard A 48 inch wide walkway will require more stone pavers but will allow a couple of people to walk side by side comfortably Depending on the number of stones you need you may want to have them delivered
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You want your path to be 1 or 2 inches thick so make sure to use enough pea gravel Then spread that pea gravel smooth with the flat side of your rake Use the flat side so that you don t accidentally rip the fabric beneath the rake You want the pea gravel to be at least an inch thick to completely cover the landscaping fabric
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It s time to mark out the final route for your gravel garden path you may have already done this as part of step 1 There are loads of ways to mark your route We recommend using rope string line marking paint or even your garden hose Once you are satisfied with the planned route it s time to dig Step 4 Dig your edging trench
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The water will help the gravel shift around and settle into place better loosening the soil below and allowing it to better accept the rocks Just remember not to go overboard with the watering doing so will make your driveway run and lead to even more spreading You want it moist not muddy 3
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How to Make a Gravel Driveway STEP 1 Stake out the path of the driveway Using landscape stakes in combination with string or twine define the path you wish the gravel driveway to
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1 Apply PVA glue to the reverse of the stepping stone slabs First we apply PVA glue to the back of our slabs Then if possible allow the PVA glue to dry or become tacky We apply the glue because PVA works by sticking the underneath of the slab to the cement mortar we are going to lay our stepping upon
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Decomposed Granite DG is a great low maintenance and inexpensive material to use for paths The easiest method of installation is simply layering DG where you want it and begin using the space The problem with this method is your path may sink shift or quickly dissipate Our client had plenty of green space but found the use of it awkward
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Retro fit Pour On Gravel Binder offers ease of use and can be applied to existing loose stone Eliminates the ongoing maintenance of loose stone and surrounding areas Material is easy to use and
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Compacting gravel can be a labor intensive process and can be costly if you hire a professional to do However with the right tools and directions you can lay the compacted gravel yourself saving hundreds of dollars You want to dig the path so it is as even as possible The depth will vary based on your taste or the needs of the project
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Make sure to sweep dry and pour the fine sand over the walkway to refill the gaps and pad tiles from each other 7 Flagstone Walkway Flagstones make creating a stunning walkway a simple DIY project It can be laid on a dry bed of gravel and sand or it can be mortared directly over a block of existing concrete
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Prepare the Area Before laying the pavers prepare the space for your paver stones Start by plotting out a path and clearing away any grass to a depth of around 4 inches to 6 inches Use stakes and string to mark out the course and finished elevation of your path Use a shovel or tiller to clear the area checking your work when you re done
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To contain the gravel set the edging 1 in higher than the path Anchor it with the metal stakes provided Metal edging is available in green or brown painted steel or aluminum in 8 ft and 16 ft lengths Cut it with a circular saw equipped with a metal cutting blade or a hacksaw
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Building a Pea Gravel Walkway Installing the Gravel If you installed your foundation and edging correctly placing the pea gravel should be a straightforward task Simply deposit the pea gravel into the walkway bit by bit then smooth it over with a rake to create a level surface
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This creates a tripping hazard that must be addressed Laying a walkway over a tree root allows you to keep the majestic tree in the yard while enjoying a safe walkway As trees age roots may protrude through the ground breaking up existing walkways and driveways Add gravel and tamp it down to grade so that the area receives proper
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Below is the process of how you can prepare the ground for your new gravel path The first step is to start outlining the path s shape by using a garden hose spray paint or the length of a rope Use a square shaped spade to remove soil within the border A depth of 4 inches should work well Next you have to form the trench
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Install any culverts that need to run beneath the gravel Lay 4 inches of stone or the #3 crushed rock and then roll to compact Next lay the next 4 inches of crushed stone at number #57 Roll this and compact it against the first layer Spread the next 4 inches of crushed stone number #411 and compact
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a gravel garden path with borders will prevent gravel entering your garden beds and other spaces a gravel garden space with some garden furniture and potted greenery and blooms and lining of bricks a gravel gardne path lined with bricks to keep gravel in place and make it look neat a gravel path with large rocks is classics that always works
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This usually comes in roll form and is laid on the bottom of the path • Step Four The next step for how to make a gravel walkway is to fill the bottom layer of the trench with a compacted layer of crushed stones This should fill around half the trench and be firmly compacted using specialist tools • Step Five The last step in
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Make a template spreader bar to hold the two parallel lengths of edging lined up at an even 3 foot distance apart Take a scrap of 2x3 and cut into it two grooves spaced 3 feet apart Make sure the cuts are wide enough and deep enough to slide over the galvanized steel edging
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