Congratulations to everyone who worked on this project!! Loved seeing the process and especially the joy on Diana's face! Daniel's approach to design - using what is available - is inspiring and the results are breathtaking! Beautiful use of color and texture. Overall there's an organic, inviting feeling. I hope to incorporate what I've learned in this video.
This is really inspiring. Everyone should be able to have full access to and enjoyment of their outdoor spaces. As I update and make changes to my "forever home" I try to always keep in mind how the spaces will be used as I age, get sicked or injured, or invite guests with special needs to visit. A recent push for this has been the slowly failing health of my now elderly parents. They love to come over and visit, but sometimes have trouble with porches, stairways, uneven yards, and being out of reach of a handrail or place to sit for too long. Incorporating solutions can be tricky without the place feeling more like a hospital than a home. So, videos like this that take into account the aesthetics, as well as the practicality, are very helpful.
This is such a kind comment. We did our best to make the space both accessible and aesthetically pleasing. We were lucky to have the input of a landscape architect to help us with ADA guidelines, and we had a great crew to help make the project a reality.
I enjoyed the video and all the great things that you guys did for Diana. I have a mobile home backyard that's all uneven quarter sized rock. I'm looking for ideas how to level that I use a cane and sometimes a walker. New subscriber here. All the plants and raised beds were beautiful
Thank you for watching, Yvette. It sounds like you might need to spread a layer of finer gravel on top and possibly compact it to get a smooth surface. Your best bet is to consult with a local supply yard who likely can put you in touch with a contractor with the skills to do the work. You could ask a contractor to describe their process for fixing the problem and decide whether you need a contractor to do the work or can do it yourself with the right equipment.
This was great. Looking to do similar at my place. What would be your thoughts on using a plastic stabilizer grid on top of base rock and using gravel/decomposed granite in grid? I see where it is used for roads and such, but not so much on paths or patios. Barely a landscape novice, but wondering if using a grid instead of just gravel and such might be better in wet and muddy situations. Too bad you aren't in NorCal.
This is not our area of expertise, but we can summarize what we learned from Googling around. If you do use a stabilizer grid, make sure it is commercial grade. There are many flimsy knockoff versions that won't last over time. Grids can help keep gravel in place and prevent migration. They're great for permeable paths, i.e., gravel that allows water to pass through. Some cons are that grids are expensive and require maintenance. For example, some online discussion boards discuss the grid showing through the gravel layer over time, so you would need to add gravel to the surface occasionally. Grids may also break down over time. For your money, maybe it would be worth it to create a border around the path instead?
Wanted to let you know that we just published a blog series about gravel grids: www.wa-rock.com/ask-washington-rock-what-are-gravel-grids-an-introduction-to-gravel-grid-pavers-and-rolls/ We hope it's helpful!
Does this rock loosen up and need maintenance and re compact yearly? What about snow and rainy areas would you still recommend this type or go for different material northern states?
Yes, it will loosen and need to be compacted to maintain accessibility. We talk about this in Guideline #8 in our article: www.wa-rock.com/ask-the-rock-how-do-i-make-a-gravel-surface-wheelchair-accessible/ We would recommend 4 inches of 5/8" minus + 2 inches of 1/4" minus or 3 inches of 1/4" minus by itself regardless of where you're located. We're located in rainy Washington State where this method has been used for public works projects. You may find that you have to do maintenance to keep the surface level and compacted.
Working on this yard (Daniel) I've found it does stay compacted because of the stone dust and various gravel and particle sizes, which lock everything together unlike loose or washed stone, which moves around. If you live in a rural area you've seen entire roads of gravel that stay compacted and are plowable. If there's a flood they can erode but are easy to regrade. The only thing I've had to do to maintain this surface is pull weeds from time to time, which come out easily by the roots. We used 1/2 inch gravel mixed with stone dust. The original plan was for 1/4 inch for maximum compaction. These are great products but not carried by a lot of stone yards and landscape suppliers. You can find 3/4 inch everywhere and it's cheap. That's what the gravel roads are made of. Having worked with gravel a lot more after this project I'm convinced that 3/4 inch would work too. It goes by a lot of names: Pack, road base, crusher run, crush and run, crushed stone, decomposed granite (DG), 3/4 inch minus, and where I'm at now in Upstate New York, "Item 4." Let me know if there are any more questions about how this yard is performing.
Congratulations to everyone who worked on this project!! Loved seeing the process and especially the joy on Diana's face! Daniel's approach to design - using what is available - is inspiring and the results are breathtaking! Beautiful use of color and texture. Overall there's an organic, inviting feeling. I hope to incorporate what I've learned in this video.
We loved the look on Diana’s face too! Thank you for watching :)
This is really inspiring. Everyone should be able to have full access to and enjoyment of their outdoor spaces. As I update and make changes to my "forever home" I try to always keep in mind how the spaces will be used as I age, get sicked or injured, or invite guests with special needs to visit.
A recent push for this has been the slowly failing health of my now elderly parents. They love to come over and visit, but sometimes have trouble with porches, stairways, uneven yards, and being out of reach of a handrail or place to sit for too long. Incorporating solutions can be tricky without the place feeling more like a hospital than a home. So, videos like this that take into account the aesthetics, as well as the practicality, are very helpful.
This is such a kind comment. We did our best to make the space both accessible and aesthetically pleasing. We were lucky to have the input of a landscape architect to help us with ADA guidelines, and we had a great crew to help make the project a reality.
Wonderful! Well done everyone involved 🙌❤
Thank you for watching!
Awesome …love it!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great helpful video!
Glad it was helpful!
AWESOME JOB 😊
Thank you!
Beautiful :)
Thank you!
I enjoyed the video and all the great things that you guys did for Diana. I have a mobile home backyard that's all uneven quarter sized rock. I'm looking for ideas how to level that I use a cane and sometimes a walker. New subscriber here. All the plants and raised beds were beautiful
Thank you for watching, Yvette. It sounds like you might need to spread a layer of finer gravel on top and possibly compact it to get a smooth surface. Your best bet is to consult with a local supply yard who likely can put you in touch with a contractor with the skills to do the work. You could ask a contractor to describe their process for fixing the problem and decide whether you need a contractor to do the work or can do it yourself with the right equipment.
@@WARockQuarries thank you very much for this advice
@@yvettekelley2155 you're welcome! We hope it helps :)
This was great. Looking to do similar at my place. What would be your thoughts on using a plastic stabilizer grid on top of base rock and using gravel/decomposed granite in grid? I see where it is used for roads and such, but not so much on paths or patios. Barely a landscape novice, but wondering if using a grid instead of just gravel and such might be better in wet and muddy situations. Too bad you aren't in NorCal.
This is not our area of expertise, but we can summarize what we learned from Googling around. If you do use a stabilizer grid, make sure it is commercial grade. There are many flimsy knockoff versions that won't last over time.
Grids can help keep gravel in place and prevent migration. They're great for permeable paths, i.e., gravel that allows water to pass through.
Some cons are that grids are expensive and require maintenance. For example, some online discussion boards discuss the grid showing through the gravel layer over time, so you would need to add gravel to the surface occasionally.
Grids may also break down over time.
For your money, maybe it would be worth it to create a border around the path instead?
Wanted to let you know that we just published a blog series about gravel grids: www.wa-rock.com/ask-washington-rock-what-are-gravel-grids-an-introduction-to-gravel-grid-pavers-and-rolls/
We hope it's helpful!
Will the weeds grow?
Yes. You'll still need to do some maintenance, either by spraying, raking the gravel, weeding by hand, etc.
How long did it take?
The excavation and installation took between 4 and 6 hours. Finishing touches took another day or two.
Does this rock loosen up and need maintenance and re compact yearly? What about snow and rainy areas would you still recommend this type or go for different material northern states?
Yes, it will loosen and need to be compacted to maintain accessibility. We talk about this in Guideline #8 in our article: www.wa-rock.com/ask-the-rock-how-do-i-make-a-gravel-surface-wheelchair-accessible/
We would recommend 4 inches of 5/8" minus + 2 inches of 1/4" minus or 3 inches of 1/4" minus by itself regardless of where you're located. We're located in rainy Washington State where this method has been used for public works projects. You may find that you have to do maintenance to keep the surface level and compacted.
@@WARockQuarries good info thanks and I'll check out the blog
Working on this yard (Daniel) I've found it does stay compacted because of the stone dust and various gravel and particle sizes, which lock everything together unlike loose or washed stone, which moves around. If you live in a rural area you've seen entire roads of gravel that stay compacted and are plowable. If there's a flood they can erode but are easy to regrade. The only thing I've had to do to maintain this surface is pull weeds from time to time, which come out easily by the roots. We used 1/2 inch gravel mixed with stone dust. The original plan was for 1/4 inch for maximum compaction. These are great products but not carried by a lot of stone yards and landscape suppliers. You can find 3/4 inch everywhere and it's cheap. That's what the gravel roads are made of. Having worked with gravel a lot more after this project I'm convinced that 3/4 inch would work too. It goes by a lot of names: Pack, road base, crusher run, crush and run, crushed stone, decomposed granite (DG), 3/4 inch minus, and where I'm at now in Upstate New York, "Item 4." Let me know if there are any more questions about how this yard is performing.
@@limbhacks3961 thanks for the insights!
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