How To Make A Gravel Patio On Grass

Once done select the designs you want for the squares.

How to make a gravel patio on grass. Do not apply chemicals to the grass on rainy or windy days. To know the amount of gravel needed to cover a patio. Step 8 Spread Re-Agg or gravel over road base and level with rake.

Install Gravel Patio Edging. Use a square-point shovel to dig out the grass and soil to a depth of about 4 12. That lets us eliminate the sod andor plant matter in the top few inches and it allows us to.

Step One Excavation. Plan out the size and shape of your patio. However a base layer is still a good idea for hard soil since itll give the patio more structure support and allow for better drainage.

With your edging resting on the ground around the patio perimeter choose an end as your. Then keep your fingers crossed that no air bubbles or cracks form while it dries. To make for an even surface remove the grass before placing the gravel.

To install the edging use a hacksaw or mini circular saw like we did and cut it to size. Spread the Base Gravel. Youll probably use a lot of landscaping staples to secure the weed barrier to the ground so make sure you buy enough of them if they arent included with your barrier.

Fill the patio area with your sand and spread it all out. Hold it in place with a few shovels of mulch pea gravel or sand whichever you plan to use to hold the pavers in place. For instance you may fill one square with gravel the other with flowers and another with grass.