Advice on Graveling a garden area please

[MrA]

Got a 8m x 8m patch, not the flattest ground full of weeds, stumps from a few bushes etc.

The plan is to get a digger and flatten it all out, then put down hardcore, a layer of weed membrane then about 2 inch of gravel on top the whole area. In the future I might make a patio area or a small deck so just wanting to do the best thing to future proof.

Am I rite in laying hardcore, then the membrane then stones on top or should I do this in a different order.

Also do I need to take the top layer off and dump or is it ok to just get the digger in and dig it up then flatten.

Any advice would be great!

[klarke_79]

hi there



　


firstly level the area where you want you project to start,



you will have to put down level edging boards to create a border for where you want your patio/gravel area



then lay down the weed proof membrane, on this add your crushed stone base/ hard-core, make sure you compact this down, then you can pour the top layer of gravel.



if you slab it later you can just use a dry sand and cement to level, if you build a wooden patio, you just need to make sure that the water drains away from underneath.



　


hope this helps.


　


Martyn