Gravel drive at my house

[CORK]

Hi all,

I have a gravel drive at my house. I’m finding that it tends to pack tight over time where cars travel on it.

We’re thinking of changing the type/colour of gravel so any advice would be appreciated.

I want to stick with gravel because of cost and I don’t need any drains or shores.

 

[milkloss]

Looks like it's packing down because its Sandy or dirty. Is the finer particles coming from underneath? Wondering if it hasn't got a membrane keeping dirt from pumping up.

 

[Oliveau]

Just spread more gravel, (then instruct your gardeners to rake it daily!)
I’m going now……

 

[Speedstar]

Run down it with a gubbber or power harrow , will pull the stones up again , no matter how much gravel you put down it will all ways go like that , a horse area leveler is a good thing to do them with tines to dig it up then a bar to level in out again

 

[bobk]

Use 10mm gravel , it stays in place better than 20mm

 

[Oliveau]

Use 10mm gravel , it stays in place better than 20mm

But it sticks in the tread of your boots and you are forever walking it indoors.

 

[steveR]

But it sticks in the tread of your boots and you are forever walking it indoors.

Which is why I would never put down gravel....

 

[ollie989898]

Have the same issue. Contemplating getting a company in to put tar down and then gravel over the top so it sticks if that makes sense?

 

[nick...]

Your issue is because you are using natural,or round stone.I’d get some 3/4 crushed as it will bind together better and not roll about.yours looks like it’s just compacted with traffic.just top it up and it will be fine.only needs to be a stone deep too
nick…

 

[CORK]

Cheers everyone. It hasn’t a membrane underneath but went on clean large stone. I think it’s just a buildup of grit and dirt amongst the pebbles.
I had thought about running a powerharrow over it.
Herself is anxious to go for a different gravel colour so I’ll probably be replacing it anyway.

Just thinking about ways of putting a margin at the edge of the grass. Priced Corten steel but it’s not cheap given the length involved.

 

[Steevo]

This is an example of what I use. Hard as anything so never grinds to dust like gravel will and won’t pack down. In 20t tippers it’s as reasonably priced too compared to any alternative.

Dove Grey Limestone Gravel 10-14mm - Decorative Aggregates

Dove Grey Limestone Gravel 10-14mm is a medium grey limestone also known as Derbyshire White Limestone. Bulk bags £80 with FREE delivery. Buy Online!

decorativeaggregates.com

 

[Gerbert]

What is the problem?

 

[CORK]

What is the problem?

I don’t like the way that the gravel on my drive packs tight where the cars drive on it. I wondered if certain types of gravel would be less inclined to pack.

 

[Muddyroads]

Personally I’d be glad it’s packed down. The alternative would be that it would migrate all over the place and stick in tyre treads.

 

[BRB John]

Yeah I think you just got to get use to raking and leveling to keep it looking fresh....

 

[CORK]

Yeah I think you just got to get use to raking and leveling to keep it looking fresh....

I think you’re right. I used to do it when I first put it down ten years ago. I guess the big country houses have people to do this sort of thing!!!!

 

[serf]

Personally I’d be glad it’s packed down. The alternative would be that it would migrate all over the place and stick in tyre treads.

That's my view , forever Trying to pack hard-core and gravel down ....

 

[will l]

I think you’re right. I used to do it when I first put it down ten years ago. I guess the big country houses have people to do this sort of thing!!!!

For a membrane you can use old fertilizer sacks, the outer not the plastic, cut them open and overlap well,

 

[glasshouse]

Hi all,

I have a gravel drive at my house. I’m finding that it tends to pack tight over time where cars travel on it.

We’re thinking of changing the type/colour of gravel so any advice would be appreciated.

I want to stick with gravel because of cost and I don’t need any drains or shores.

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Looks fine to me
Is the queen coming?

 

[CORK]

Looks fine to me
Is the queen coming?

The OCD is strong in this one……