What kind of maintenance does a gravel driveway require?

• <div><p>Because gravel moves, it requires different maintenance than asphalt or concrete. Here are a few maintenance tips for your gravel driveway. Every few years (or as often as needed):</p><ul><li><p>Grade and level your driveway</p></li><li><p>Rake to fill holes and ruts</p></li><li><p>Compact any refilled potholes</p></li><li><p>Remove weeds with herbicide or by hand</p></li><li><p>Spray it with water to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/5-ways-reduce-dust-your-new-gravel-driveway.htm">reduce the amount of dust</a> kicked up</p></li><li><p>Avoid using a snowplow during winter months</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

What does topsoil do?

• <div><p>Topsoil provides plants with essential nutrients, water, and air for healthy root growth. It offers a rich ecosystem of microorganisms that improve soil quality and structure. For existing lawns, ¼ inch of topdressing can <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/grass-roots.htm">enhance root growth</a> and support new seed. For gardens, two inches of topsoil can promote strong growth and crops.</p></div>

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Q: What should I put down before grass seed?

• <div><p>Before you put down grass seed, you should cultivate your soil or add two inches of topsoil. You should also put down fertilizer at the same time as your seed to prompt healthy growth. Be sure to water after you put down grass seed, especially for the first two weeks.</p></div>

Q: Can I fill potholes in my driveway with mulch?

• <div><p>Mulch is best used in garden beds and yards, not in your driveway as pothole filler. It is meant to stimulate plant growth. Upon repeated pressure, it turns into compost, which also serves as fertilizer for weeds to take over. The roots will then break into your driveway, leading to more material loss and structural collapses. </p></div>

Q: Is it better to mulch over rocks or remove rocks?

• <div><p>In most cases, it&rsquo;s better to remove rocks before adding mulch. Layering the two will restrict drainage and plant health, and can create an unpleasant texture underfoot. </p></div>

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Reviewed in August 2011
I visited the mulch yard and did look over the different selections available. I ultimately decided on Hemlock. Jim went over the calculations that were provided to me by the guys that were going to spread it. He said I would have enough with maybe a bit leftover. I ordered the mulch on...
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Reviewed in March 2011
Met with Jacqueline last year during the winter and came up with a unique garden design for my yard, and in the Spring she and her crew did an amazing job. Very happy with the design and plant selection and the knowledge her and her crew had regarding existing plants and current lawn issues I...
Garden Designs By Jacqueline LLC
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Reviewed in March 2019
Ken is a lovely person to work with... in fact, his entire team is lovely! We have employed him for many years. His work his consistently high quality and he is one of the most down to earth and trustworthy people out there. It's a double win -- everything you hope for in a service like this.
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Reviewed in September 2017
We trust Axiom 100%. Tyler, who is the owner, is very responsible. Her quotes are accurate and when Axiom is doing a job we get frequent updates. On a repair/renovation project, sometimes something will come up that wasn't expected, and she always lets us know about those things and offers...
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Reviewed in June 2014
They are doing a lot for us and overall it's excellent. The people that have come out are fine. They're very professional.
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Reviewed in November 2012
I needed about 6 cubic yards for a large garden. I wasn't sure what type I needed and there were several options of varying prices. The person with whom I spoke listened carefully to me regarding what I wanted, and told me that the lowest priced mulch would do just fine, although she could...
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