Timeline for How do I improve the drainage of this grass driveway?
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| Mar 11, 2019 at 9:29 | comment | added | aparente001 | I came across a recipe: three parts soil, one part lime, one part sand. Well, if your soil is sandy to begin with, I guess you'd want to modify the recipe. Anyway, you mix the dry ingredients and then spread the mixture and tamp. I have not tried this. I think that if your soil had more clay in it maybe things would be different. Another idea is to try to harden the soil by doing some watering. I guess one would need a recipe or procedure -- but maybe your soil is too sandy for this. I've seen hard soil floors in Mexico so I guess it can be done (with the right sort of soil). | |
| Mar 13, 2013 at 18:49 | vote | accept | user7116 | ||
| Jul 11, 2012 at 10:34 | history | tweeted | twitter.com/#!/StackDIY/status/223002363923927041 | ||
| Jul 8, 2012 at 19:38 | comment | added | user7116 | Yeah, the grass planted as-is is of the heartier varieties available and didn't previous extend into the ally behind my house. It now has taken that over. However, something to do with the drainage at the end of the driveway has kept if from taking hold. | |
| Jul 8, 2012 at 18:39 | answer | added | DA01 | timeline score: 4 | |
| Jul 8, 2012 at 17:27 | comment | added | Gunner | I would just plant more grass. Find a variety that is hardy, loves sand, and will grow fast with your sun/shade, and has a large root system. The grass is not what really prevents the sand from washing away, but the roots. Maybe some other type of hardy ground cover would look nice and work. | |
| Jul 8, 2012 at 16:56 | history | asked | user7116 | CC BY-SA 3.0 |