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I want to install washed gravel in area between house & shed. How to? UPDATED
Posted on 5/22/15 at 9:34 am
Posted on 5/22/15 at 9:34 am
I've got a small space between my shed and house that I want to top some washed gravel. Its not going to be driven on per se but I do want it to be stable enough to park a trailer or potentially a jeep in there. Right now it's mosty dirt with a little grass. How do I go about prepping for gravel? Do I need a sand base or just fabric over graded dirt. I'm not against putting two rows of pavers to put the tires on when I drive in.
This is the area:
This is the area:
This post was edited on 7/27/15 at 6:02 pm
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Posted on 5/22/15 at 9:41 am to Coon
I personally would put down hardware cloth and #57 limestone as opposed to gravel. Limestone will compact over time and can be regraded as needed. Gravel does not compact as well as limestone.
Posted on 5/22/15 at 9:41 am to Coon
Why not just throw a form across each end and pour concrete? Never have to worry about it again.
Posted on 5/22/15 at 9:47 am to SCwTiger
Both good questions/points. Covering both, I have young boys (as evidenced by the yellow dump trucks). I want to put washed gravel for them to play in it. I'm also considering putting a catch basin in the middle to dump crawfish boiling water in.
If I wanted a hard (or harder) surface I would likely pave it.
If I wanted a hard (or harder) surface I would likely pave it.
This post was edited on 5/22/15 at 9:48 am
Posted on 5/22/15 at 9:49 am to Coon
Just cover it with a fabric and wheel the gravel on back
Posted on 5/22/15 at 9:59 am to Coon
I see. In that case I'd go with a large dose of roundup, followed by fabric and the gravel. The blocks are a good idea in the tire areas, and around the catch basin as well to prevent gravel in your drain.
Keep a rake handy to grade out the boys' construction results
Keep a rake handy to grade out the boys' construction results
Posted on 5/22/15 at 10:07 am to SCwTiger
Thanks guys. I couldn't find much info on a project like this (with not much vehicle use). I was hoping I wouldn't have to dig the dirt out and put a sand base.
Point taken on the pavers around the catch basin.
And yes, the fun will be keeping the gravel IN the space and not thrown out for my lawn mower to rattle around!
Can you but washed gravel from concrete plants?
Point taken on the pavers around the catch basin.
And yes, the fun will be keeping the gravel IN the space and not thrown out for my lawn mower to rattle around!
Can you but washed gravel from concrete plants?
Posted on 5/22/15 at 10:10 am to Coon
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Can you but washed gravel from concrete plants?
You can buy washout, ask a local dump truck Co in your area they'll be able to tell you. We get for around $300 a load delievered.
Posted on 5/22/15 at 10:19 am to Agforlife
We can buy it from TXI (now Martin Marietta) in Alex. Ask your local plant if they have Grade F, 3/8" #10 Pea gravel. (that's how its titled on my price list).
Posted on 5/22/15 at 10:19 am to Coon
Put some of those iron garden borders down to help keep it in there. They're usually sticking out of the ground about 3 inches. You don't need a lot of it, but a little prep work now would save you the hassles of gravel going everywhere and having the lanwmower throw it. I'm thinking about doing something similar in a spot in my backyard. Long story, but the short version is I am brining some things home from my grandfathers house. He passed away last month, and he had a ton of older lawn equipment and a trailer. I'm going to take down a section of my fence and install a wide double-gate there so I can push the trailer into the backyard and park it there. I also needed a gate to drive the riding lawnmower through that was his that I'm bringing home, but the main reason is to park the trailer on. I don't have a good driveway to park a trailer in, so I'm going to do the similar project to yours to have a place to park it.
Posted on 5/22/15 at 10:52 am to TU Rob
Called the local concrete yard. They have 1" gravel for $40-$50/yard. Not sure I want washout in this situation (too dirty).
Posted on 5/22/15 at 10:57 am to Coon
1" is getting pretty big.
Posted on 5/22/15 at 10:59 am to Coon
Why not divide it into 2 areas? Limestone where you would park the trailer/jeep and gravel for the rest with a border in between.
Posted on 5/22/15 at 11:13 am to Coon
1" isn't going to any fun to play in. Also if you have cars nearby expect a window or two broken during your boys formative years. Large rocks in grass isn't good for mowers or eyes either.
You want pea gravel. Call some landscaping supplys/nurserys as well to see if they have or know of someone who has it. I'd put it it down 4" thick.
You want pea gravel. Call some landscaping supplys/nurserys as well to see if they have or know of someone who has it. I'd put it it down 4" thick.
Posted on 7/27/15 at 5:55 pm to Mosquito
Progress thus far... Did the drainage and pavers this weekend, need to form and pour a catch basin on the far side. I installed a 4" drain pipe ran under the pavers. That plus get some pea gravel and get some grass growin and I'll be done...
Posted on 7/27/15 at 6:09 pm to Coon
nice looking job coon...
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