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How much gravel do you really need to suppress weeds
Especially to keep them from rooting from seeds?
Cheryl |
How much gravel do you really need to suppress weeds
On Mon, 28 May 2007 08:41:43 -0400, Cheryl Isaak
wrote: Especially to keep them from rooting from seeds? What do you mean by "gravel"? Anyone involved in the road building trades knows that gravel is a mixture of rock, sand and clay. It forms a stable base for the road and can even form a nice dirt road/driveway itself. Many people mistakenly use the term "gravel" when referring to crushed stone. Do you mean crushed stone? If so, please elaborate on your project. Is the purpose of the crushed stone purely weed control? Is there a drainage issue that demands crushed stone? More details please. John |
How much gravel do you really need to suppress weeds
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How much gravel do you really need to suppress weeds
On Mon, 28 May 2007 08:57:27 -0400, John Bachman
wrote: On Mon, 28 May 2007 08:41:43 -0400, Cheryl Isaak wrote: Especially to keep them from rooting from seeds? What do you mean by "gravel"? Anyone involved in the road building trades knows that gravel is a mixture of rock, sand and clay. It forms a stable base for the road and can even form a nice dirt road/driveway itself. Many people mistakenly use the term "gravel" when referring to crushed stone. Do you mean crushed stone? Uhhhh, who is mistaken here? If so, please elaborate on your project. Is the purpose of the crushed stone purely weed control? Is there a drainage issue that demands crushed stone? More details please. John http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gravel Depends upon where you live and who is involved in the road building trades and what kind of roads you are building, I guess, John. My bother-in-law is a sales manager for Norris Aggregates. They sell millions of tons of gravel or crushed stone for roads and concrete and all sorts of construction projects. My son owns a truck and hauls gravel, or crushed stone, as you call it. He is currently involved in hauling 3 inch base rock for the access raods to a wind farm being constructed in the area. This is laid directly upon the subgrade. After the 3 inch base is laid and compacted, they will overlay with 1 1/2 inch rock. No sand, No clay. Just gravel, rock, crushed stone.... same stuff. They then have a road.... capable of supporting the extremely heavy loads, of tower, blade, turbine and control components that will be transported over these roads. No mix of sand gravel and clay. Perhaps you were thinking of concrete? If so, it is a mixture of cement, gravel (crushed stone) and water and whatever specialty additives necessary for the project requirements? Son also hauls sand to one of the local ready mix plants. He doesn't haul if there has been rain enough to cause any mud on the access road as any mud buildup on his truck frame that falls into the dump area has the potential to ruin the mix. Any clay in the mixture will ruin it and the load will be rejected. Perhaps things are done differently in your area, I can't speak for that, buth then again you cannot speak for all inclusively about Once again, here is a basic primer on gravel: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gravel Should you desire more information, I am sure Bill (the Bro-in-Law) will be happy to forward me what he knows. I can also have my son request information from a classmate of his who is now general manager for **** Construction, KC division, a family held business that contracts all over the state of Missouri. Perhaps you meant a sand-clay road. http://209.85.165.104/search?q=cache...k &cd=1&gl=us Ouch, be more careful, that's gotta hurt, John Charlie |
How much gravel do you really need to suppress weeds
Especially to keep them from rooting from seeds?
Several inches to a foot or so, depending on how well it packs (I assume you're talking something like pea gravel). However, as the surface collects "soil" from detritus blowing in and/or rotting, you'll form more pockets that will allow seeds to germinate. |
How much gravel do you really need to suppress weeds
"Cheryl Isaak" wrote in message
... Especially to keep them from rooting from seeds? Cheryl If the conditions are right, no realistic depth of gravel will prevent germinated seed from finding soil. Dave |
How much gravel do you really need to suppress weeds
Cheryl Isaak wrote:
Especially to keep them from rooting from seeds? Cheryl Depending on what type you use it may take 4 - 8 inches but if you are willing to put up with a few weeds you can get away with using "only" 3 inches of small sized gravel. -- Bill R. (Ohio Valley, U.S.A) Gardening for over 40 years To see pictures from my garden visit http://members.iglou.com/brosen Digital Camera - Pentax *ist DL Remove NO_WEEDS_ in e-mail address to reply by e-mail |
How much gravel do you really need to suppress weeds
On 5/28/07 11:13 PM, in article
et, "Dave" wrote: "Cheryl Isaak" wrote in message ... Especially to keep them from rooting from seeds? Cheryl If the conditions are right, no realistic depth of gravel will prevent germinated seed from finding soil. Dave I do realize that. I don't mind the once a season weeding (spring, summer, fall clean up). gravel has got to be better than the massive crop that is there week after week with bare soil. |
How much gravel do you really need to suppress weeds
On 5/28/07 11:32 PM, in article ,
"Bill R" wrote: Cheryl Isaak wrote: Especially to keep them from rooting from seeds? Cheryl Depending on what type you use it may take 4 - 8 inches but if you are willing to put up with a few weeds you can get away with using "only" 3 inches of small sized gravel. I'll go for 4, I think more will have a potential "slide" issue. C |
How much gravel do you really need to suppress weeds
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How much gravel do you really need to suppress weeds
It still has to be easier to maintain than what I currently have! LOL
Will you be mowing near your gravel? In my experience, there's no such thing as truly contained gravel. And gravel slung by lawnmower blades is a lot tougher on both the blades and on the thing the gravel hits than an organic mulch of some flavor. Dry lawn clippings make great mulch that needs to be renewed once a year or so... much less work than gravel. Just make sure the clippings come from plants not recently treated with herbicide. |
How much gravel do you really need to suppress weeds
On 29 May 2007 21:42:02 GMT, Kay Lancaster wrote:
It still has to be easier to maintain than what I currently have! LOL Will you be mowing near your gravel? In my experience, there's no such thing as truly contained gravel. And gravel slung by lawnmower blades is a lot tougher on both the blades and on the thing the gravel hits than an organic mulch of some flavor. Dry lawn clippings make great mulch that needs to be renewed once a year or so... much less work than gravel. Just make sure the clippings come from plants not recently treated with herbicide. Well, if you are using the clippings to suppress weeds and are not putting them where you want to grow something what does the herbicide hurt? I think that fits the bill for the OP. John |
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