mferrigno1950
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Hello. I would like to build a simple walking path (approximately 30 feet long) on the side of my house leading to my backyard. The path would supplant grass that is currently there, and also provide a firm grounding for a garbage can on wheels I keep on the side. The path will not be used too often, I will primarily use it to transport my garbage can from the side of the house to the front, and on occasion, use it to access my backyard. I could use some advice.
First and foremost, what is the best material to use that will be 1. Cheapish 2. Look decent and 3. Provide stability. I was thinking about using crushed bluestone 3/8 thick. Ive also seen some honeycomb products that you pour the stone in to provide stability. Do those work as intended? I was also looking into decomposed granite with a chemical stabilizer, but, I cannot find too many suppliers that carry DG, nor am I a fan of putting chemicals around my house.
Second, laying a foundation. I clearly will have a landscaping mat to keep the weeds down, tamp down the dirt with a hand compactor, but do I need to lay a foundation of larger crushed stone ¾ before placing my smaller crushed stone on? I supposed that depends if I am using the honeycomb stabilizer.
I need help.
-Mike
First and foremost, what is the best material to use that will be 1. Cheapish 2. Look decent and 3. Provide stability. I was thinking about using crushed bluestone 3/8 thick. Ive also seen some honeycomb products that you pour the stone in to provide stability. Do those work as intended? I was also looking into decomposed granite with a chemical stabilizer, but, I cannot find too many suppliers that carry DG, nor am I a fan of putting chemicals around my house.
Second, laying a foundation. I clearly will have a landscaping mat to keep the weeds down, tamp down the dirt with a hand compactor, but do I need to lay a foundation of larger crushed stone ¾ before placing my smaller crushed stone on? I supposed that depends if I am using the honeycomb stabilizer.
I need help.
-Mike