How to Create the Perfect Gravel Path With Chris Myers

🌿 00:00 - Introduction
🌿 01:10 - Chris begins by getting rid of the existing gravel
🌿 02:00 - Level remaining gravel
🌿 02:30 - Adding crushed stone to create structure
🌿 03:20 - Work the crushed stone into existing gravel with brush
🌿 03:40 - Water the crushed stone
🌿 04:00 - Using the wacker plates to compact crushed stone
🌿 05:00 - Now fill with the decorative gravel
🌿 05:15 - Finally using the wacker plates to compact final finish

#GravelPath #CreatingaPath #PerfectGravelPath

[hermanmunster]

We're Yanks, love the accent. Our gravel had no compact base-you are absolutely right. Thanks for the tip.

[TayTalkMuch]

Thanks for the tutorial! And also for letting me know Bob's my uncle

[pikepage]

Love it. Can you add a final step? Cover with thin layer of cement powder and wet with hose? Purpose would be to lock down the stones so they might "glue" and hold together. Otherwise gravel ends up all in your grass overtime really want to mitigate that. Thanks

[MontyBird]

The problem is smooth stones were used instead of crushed rock, which would have avoided the slippage caused by smooth stones. With crushed rock, you stabilize it by tamping it down. Tamping causes the facets of the rocks to align and wedge together, eliminating the slippage of smooth stones. Never make a pathway using rounded stones.

[RM-rcwr]

Hi. I have done a similar pathway but I am now dealing with many weeds in the path. Any suggestions?

[josephatherese]

Thank you Chris, this is exactly the same issue we have with the path we just had made. 4cm of gravel but with no base. It's like walking on the beach. But there is landscape fabric under the gravel to stop weeds penetrating. If I do what you suggest with the hardcore, should I remove the fabric or will the hardcore still pack down and stay put if I leave the fabric where it is?

[Chloe.zyxwvu]

A contractor was supposed to put a gravel path in the shady side alley between mine and my neighbors house where much of the grass has died. He put some metal edging and is putting gravel right on top of the dirt which is muddy in parts. He didn’t really dig down much, maybe an inch in some areas, but I’m worried the gravel will sink down over time and the mud come up. Can laying down crushed stone help?

Update: the contractor was a con artist. Actually artist is a nice word. He was just a con. Gravel did end up sinking in parts. In some areas it sunk down where the fake French drain pipe he installed got crushed by it. Follow this video and do it the right way

[tenoriovinz]

Hi sir, how long does this pathway last? And does it need regular maintenance and if it does need maintenance then how often?

Also is it a viable pathway if subjected to regular foot traffic such asin schools?

Thank you

[Avital]

Great video. Can you do this on a down slope, instead of doing a stepped path? I suppose it depends on how steep the slope is?

[Jessica-uvlt]

Hi,
Do I need a permit for a gravel pathway in my backyard?
N.B. If its already done what should I do since the city has to come in the future for a gazebo inspection?

[eriksvensson]

How do you weed the path without chemicals?

[lupeevans]

An amateur here, does anyone know the American name for the whaker machine? Thanks!

[dotcomlim]

Will rain pour wash down away pebbles....

[jamesec]

What if Quickrete cement was brushed in instead of crushed stone?

[jaisvikt]

crushed stone vs sand vs cinder...hm.m.. 'bout the same, yeah?