use tiller to loosen gravel on gravel path?
#1
06-11-20, 08:21 AM
use tiller to loosen gravel on gravel path?
Have a gravel path. Over time gravel packs down and becomes hardpan. Not attractive or pleasant to walk on. Can I use a tiller to loosen it up? Or would gravel wreck a tiller? Thanks.
#2
06-11-20, 09:28 AM
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What is your goal? I would only till if you intend to remove the gravel. Otherwise you'll just be turning it into a loose mess. Gravel is easiest to walk on when it is hard packed.
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#4
06-11-20, 09:09 AM
I wouldn't use a rototiller, you'll simply send stones flying.
What you MIGHT use is a tow-behind (ATV or law tractor) using single segment "hitch disc" to break the gravel up into rows.
to break
Then flatten to path by dragging with an I-beam.
What you MIGHT use is a tow-behind (ATV or law tractor) using single segment "hitch disc" to break the gravel up into rows.
to breakThen flatten to path by dragging with an I-beam.
#9
06-12-20, 07:30 AM
The large "farm" sized disc hitches are often made up of smaller pivoting units that are ~3-feet wide, just about the right size for a walking path.
If you want to simply loosen the top stones, you can drag a ~3-foot wide section of chain link fence with a weight on it
If you want to simply loosen the top stones, you can drag a ~3-foot wide section of chain link fence with a weight on it
#10
06-12-20, 07:38 AM
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Hal nailed it in his last comment. You need to drag it frequently with an ATV or riding lawnmower.
#11
06-12-20, 07:55 AM
If you want it loose then cover what you have with pea gravel or something similar.
You will probably have to build curbs to keep it on the walkway.
Also be prepared to rake it on a regular basis.
You will probably have to build curbs to keep it on the walkway.
Also be prepared to rake it on a regular basis.
#12
06-12-20, 07:56 AM
I think that is the answer
or
rake the top 1" frequently with a garden rake
but
my arms are tired thinking on it
I think I need an ATV or riding lawnmower; for this and other stuff
or
rake the top 1" frequently with a garden rake
but
my arms are tired thinking on it
I think I need an ATV or riding lawnmower; for this and other stuff
#13
06-12-20, 08:17 AM
Originally Posted by engrav
I think I need an ATV or riding lawnmower; for this and other stuff
Buy them a pizza, or a groupon, and problem solved.
