How to Lay Gravel

1.Excavate the area to the required depth- about 2 inches of gravel is sufficient in most cases. Don’t disturb the soil to the greater depth than you need to.




2.Level the ground. Lay punctured, heavy –duty black polythene or a semi-permeable membrane over the area to suppress weed growth. Overlap strips about 2 inches. These types can be found at any hardware shops.



3.Tip the gravel on the base sheet and spread evenly over the surface, making sure it is about 2 inches thick. Use a rake to get the gravel level.



Pictures by Colin Smith