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Title: Using Gravel for Temporary Paths on Allotments
Post by: John on May 25, 2019, 13:15

There are two sorts of paths on allotments and in gardens. The permanent paths, like a path between plots and temporary paths laid to divide growing areas that may well be moved after a year or so. This question came in about using gravel paths for those temporary paths that I found interesting.

Using Gravel for Temporary Paths on Allotments (https://www.allotment-garden.org/garden-diary/6400/gravel-paths-on-allotments/)

Title: Re: Using Gravel for Temporary Paths on Allotments
Post by: Yorkie on May 25, 2019, 21:07

I agree with the points you've made, John.  It is a nightmare to try to move paths with gravel on them, and I find that gravel sticks to your boots if you have mud on the treads …  :ohmy:

Title: Re: Using Gravel for Temporary Paths on Allotments
Post by: Aidy on June 07, 2019, 21:15

Gravel paths are not allowed here in Blackpool.

Title: Re: Using Gravel for Temporary Paths on Allotments
Post by: John on June 08, 2019, 13:28

Quote from: Aidy on June 07, 2019, 21:15

Gravel paths are not allowed here in Blackpool.

Is that because you like sand? :)

Title: Re: Using Gravel for Temporary Paths on Allotments
Post by: sospan on June 09, 2019, 18:57

Where I am in South Wales you can take a trip down to a "cockling" plant and get a trailer load of cockle shells very cheap.

They make excellent paths once they are tamped down.

Title: Re: Using Gravel for Temporary Paths on Allotments
Post by: John on June 10, 2019, 00:22

Quote from: sospan on June 09, 2019, 18:57

Where I am in South Wales you can take a trip down to a "cockling" plant and get a trailer load of cockle shells very cheap.

They make excellent paths once they are tamped down.

I suppose they'd help raise the pH too :)