Advantages of making a gravel path in your garden
Making a gravel path is really simple and adds a decorative style to your home and garden. A gravel path will help you create different environments and design a beautiful and pleasant route to get from one place to another.
In this article we explain step by step how to make a gravel path for your garden as well as its advantages . If you have been thinking about changing the decoration of your outdoor areas for some time to make it different and original, pay attention to the following tips:
How to make a gravel road?
STEP 1: Use
The first step is to decide what the path is going to be used for. Do you prefer to make a gravel path that you will pass several times or do you want it to be a corner of the garden to place flowers and plants?
STEP 2: Make a design on paper
The second step is to design a plan of your garden on paper so that you can take into account both the space and its dimensions as well as the possible obstacles you may encounter. We recommend that you choose a path that is as comfortable as possible.
STEP 3: Choose the gravel
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After designing it, it is time to mark the edges of the path with cheese or floor marking powder or spray.
STEP 4: Dig the path
Lower the surface between 5 and 7 centimeters so that it is at the same height as the rest of the garden. In this case, you can do it with a shovel.
STEP 5: Place a protective mesh
When you have already dug the path, it is normal for the grass to emerge over time. Over time, the gravel path will mix with the grass and will be left with an unsightly result.
To solve this problem, we recommend placing a geotextile protective mesh to prevent grass from growing and penetrating the gravel. This way you will enjoy your new path like the first day.
STEP 6: Fill the path
The last step is to fill in your path. One of the most recommended is 12 – 24 gauge because it is very resistant to atmospheric phenomena.
What are the advantages of making a gravel path in your garden?
Easy installation and maintenance
As you have seen, making a gravel path in your garden is really simple , anyone without DIY or construction knowledge can do it easily. In addition, it is very easy to maintain the path, since you will have placed the protective mesh, you will not have to bother removing the overhanging grass. You will only have to replace the gravel that has been scattered outside on the path.
Attractive decorative element
A gravel path has great decorative potential that helps create a completely personalized outdoor space. You will love how your new gravel drive will look and how it adds elegance to your home .
Functional and practical
Careful with the environment
A curious fact is that the gravel path is an ecological and wildlife-friendly option, it helps optimize the humidity of your garden and also regulates the soil temperature.
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