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After my home site was cleared, I was left with a large area in the back which was filled with mud after every rain. Before I installed zoysia sod, I decided to make paths leading to several areas I plan to landscape with shrubs, flowers, and vegetables. The paths would be rather long (150 feet) and it would be very expensive to finish them with cement.
I installed landscape edging making the paths about 4 feet wide. I then purchased 5 yards of crush and run ($181.00) and had it delivered. I made a tamper with a flat piece of wood and a pole. I completed 4 foot areas at a time by placing the crush and run, sprinkling it well with water, and tamping it down. The finished path looks like it was poured with concrete - only it was done at a fraction of the cost of cement. Anyone can do this - I'm a 62 year old lady and I did it myself!
By Miss Daisy from Waverly Hall, GA
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RE: Make Your Own Garden Paths
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Post By Liz (Guest Post)
(05/25/2008)
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This looks great I think I will give it a try. Thanks for posting this. Liz
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Post By Miss Daisy (Guest Post)
(05/11/2008)
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In response to the question, "what is crush and run"? It is a mixture of different size gravel. There are some pieces as large as a golf ball; however, most of it is crushed gravel. It is commonly used to establish driveways and is great at decreasing erosion in difficult areas.
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Post By travis in ohio. (Guest Post)
(05/11/2008)
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Please clarify what crush and run is. I like the idea and as a 50 year old man, I applaud your efforts and would like to do this myself. Thank you
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RE: Make Your Own Garden Paths
That looks great! What is "Crush & Run"? I don't know the material type you used.
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Is this crushed stone you are talking about?
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Post By Cathy S. (Guest Post)
(05/08/2008)
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That looks great. I am impressed! Wondering what the sunken cinder blocks are for? Possibly another great idea? Thanks
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RE: Make Your Own Garden Paths
Looks very nice, I'm inspired to consider that material for my own bare back yard!
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