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Types of gravel

Although it is clear that some of the nuances you need to know. Gravel is a good cover, but you need to take into account some features before choosing, it depends on how long it lasts for you. No matter how much they praise him, one should nevertheless take into account that this is a decorative material, and for example for the central path, on which many people walk, it is not very suitable.

What about the varieties, that is, such options:

1. Crushed slate is such a kind of gravel. It is used for purely decorative purposes, because it is not intended for loads, even minimal ones. But it will look beautiful, like a frame of a track.
2. Pebble although stronger, but walking on it is not convenient and a good load, he also can not stand.
3. gravel gravel is the best option, it is mainly used for tracks. Due to its irregular shape, it has a very good grip and is therefore convenient for walking.

 

How to make a gravel track

The gravel track is laid out in several stages.. There are no difficulties or special nuances here, everyone will be able to cope with such work. What you need to cook.

• gravel, which you choose, you can use several types at once, at least two, one, rough, will be necessary for the lower layer;
• a shovel, preferably two, bayonet and shovel;
• clay;
• twine;
• wood bars;
• watering can.

Then do everything sequentially. Make markings, mark them with pegs and pull the twine between them. Then clean and remove the soil twenty centimeters. The dug trench should be tamped and laid on top of the prepared clay. Pour coarse gravel onto the clay. After tamping, the layer should be approximately 15 centimeters. For better tamping, the surface must be watered. When the base dries, you can fill up a layer of selected gravel.
If you did not provide for borders, then at least some formwork must be done so that gravel does not creep.

Advantages and disadvantages of the gravel path

The advantage of the gravel path is inexpensive material, not at all complicated construction work, no special maintenance work is required and most importantly, it will last a very long time.
Gravel is a very convenient material for the realization of their design fantasies. The track can be made colored, winding, with a slide and in any design.
But the flaws, gravel is still not asphalt, you can’t walk on it in heels. And yet, if the foundation is not properly laid, vegetation will break through the coating.
As you can see, there are still more advantages. You just need to understand that gravel is more of a decorative material, so in the garden it will look more natural than say slabs or asphalt. And what’s important, you can do everything yourself.