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Urbanite: Using old concrete for new construction

Using urbanite paving with crushed rock creates a pervious walkable surface.

Posted bymikeJune 3, 2013June 3, 2013Posted inConstruction, Design theory, Ecology, General, Sustainable designTags:art, concrete, crushed rock, eclectic landscape, found materials, gravel, green design, green landscaping, pervious paving, recycling, urbanite4 Comments on Urbanite: Using old concrete for new construction

Stabilizing and firming gravel paths

EZ roll over geotextile

We install new gravel paths, reinforced with a cellular containment grid to keep them firm and allow us to wheel things over them relatively easily.

Posted bymikeApril 21, 2013September 19, 2019Posted inConstruction, General, Sustainable designTags:cellular containment, crushed rock, gravel, gravel path, green gardens, permeable paving, sustainable building

Gravel Paving II

With the garden tour happening the next day, we decided that the paths should have some kind of relatively level walking surface. So, instead of relaxing and letting our muscles recover from the previous work, we moved two yards of road base, tamped it down and wet it to reduce dust. The road base shouldContinue reading “Gravel Paving II”

Posted bymikeMay 2, 2011December 28, 2011Posted inConstruction, GeneralTags:crushed rock, gravel, path, pervious paving

Installing a gravel path

How to lay down gravel paths in the landscape.

Posted bymikeApril 27, 2011December 28, 2011Posted inConstruction, GeneralTags:gravel, paths, pervious paving, walks2 Comments on Installing a gravel path

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