Although we knew we wanted to lay a gravel driveway, we really didn’t want to end up with gravel everywhere or end up with an uneven surface every time we drove or walked across it which is why we opted to install gravel grids. Basically, they are mats with little pockets that get ...
Make sure you cut it wide enough to cover the entire width of the driveway as well as the edging. Install the edging, tucking it carefully along the edges so that it won't move over time. Step 4 - Pour the Pea Gravel Sign up to get the latest DIY Projects and Advice! Signup I ...
The No. 1 strategy to prevent water runoff from washing the gravel off a driveway is to install an appropriate drainage system. The characteristics of the system you need depend on the topography, but in most cases you'll want a French drain that runs down the middle or edge of the driv...
Some edgers can produce 85 decibels of sound -- loud enough to damage your hearing [source: Consumer Reports]. When you edge, point the blade between the edge of your sidewalk or driveway and the grass. Watch out for trees, mailboxes, flowerbed edging and other obstacles. Not only can...
I have a long gravel driveway that goes up a slight hill, which makes rolling a heavy trash container up or down the driveway a very loud and bouncy chore that can sometimes become even harder with a few inches of snow on the ground. So I decided it was time to remove my trash ...
as possible. While dirt and gravel drives are practical, and asphalt provides a smooth surface, brick driveways add a warm, classical appearance to your landscaping. In addition, while installing brick driveways takes more work than a gravel driveway, they last a long time with little ...
It’s not just pavements that provide a home for these pesky insects, they also set up nests in lawns, gravel pathways, or under floorboards. Their colonies have multiple queens and many workers. These ants will swarm – sending winged ants that are twice as large as the workers out of ...
One of these Hori Hori knives is about to be your next favorite gardening tool. Don't overlook the handy screwdriver.Got weeds shooting up between pavers or in the cracks of a driveway? Use an old screwdriver to pry them out. How to Pull Weeds Faster ...
A gravel driveway or road costs $1.25 to $1.80 per square foot. An average 16x28 foot driveway is $1,500. Depending on the size and scope of the project, costs range between $300 to $60,000. In this article Calculating Gravel Driveway Costs Gravel Driveway Cost Factors Gravel Dr...
Types of Gravel for a Driveway How to Install Plastic Lawn and Landscape Edging Start your layout with twine or a garden hose and then stand within the area and visualize whether it has enough space for your patio set, grill or fire pit. Once you're relatively happy with the layout, mar...