You got your beautiful gravel driveway, and you love how it looks! But now it’s a few years later, and it doesn’t look quite as fresh as it once did.
Or maybe you’re considering a gravel driveway but are intimidated by the potential maintenance.
Fear not! With a little regular tidying, your gravel driveway can look beautiful all year round. We’ve got the hot tips to keep your gravel driveway looking cool no matter the season.
Create a raking schedule
Regular maintenance will keep your gravel driveway or path looking sharp. But how often is ‘regular?’ Raking once a quarter through the warmer months is usually enough to fill potholes and ruts. When you’re done evening
out the surface, tamp it down to give it an extra stay-put boost.
Add one inch of fresh gravel
If your driveway is looking especially sparse, you don’t have to start from scratch. You can add an inch of fresh gravel every one to two years. This keeps the driveway even and ensures optimal drainage.
Keep it clean
Had a big storm blow through town? Take a few minutes to pick up sticks and debris off your gravel driveway. In the fall, keep an eye out for acorns and maple helicopters that might create new tree growth. Remove any weed growth a few times a year.
Patch the holes
Potholes, ruts, birm, and washouts can be common. Keep some matching gravel on hand to fill any bigger spots, especially in the spring after winter snows moved the rocks around.
Additionally, if you’re consistently seeing drainage issues in certain areas, those might need a thicker layer of gravel so they’re higher than the surrounding ground.
Read more: Gravel Driveway: Pros and Cons for Installing and Maintaining and How to Maintain Your Gravel Driveway After Winter Weather
Need a driveway refresh, or have more questions on whether a gravel driveway is right for you?
Call the experts at Bray Topsoil and Gravel for your free quote today! 859-635-5680
