Using Gravel for Temporary Paths on Allotments

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Using Gravel for Temporary Paths on Allotments
« 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
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Re: Using Gravel for Temporary Paths on Allotments
« Reply #1 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:
I try to take one day at a time, but sometimes several days all attack me at once...

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Re: Using Gravel for Temporary Paths on Allotments
« Reply #2 on: June 07, 2019, 21:15 »
Gravel paths are not allowed here in Blackpool.
Punk isn't dead...it's underground where it belongs. If it comes to the surface it's no longer punk...it's Green Day!

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Re: Using Gravel for Temporary Paths on Allotments
« Reply #3 on: June 08, 2019, 13:28 »
Gravel paths are not allowed here in Blackpool.
Is that because you like sand? :)

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Re: Using Gravel for Temporary Paths on Allotments
« Reply #4 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.

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Re: Using Gravel for Temporary Paths on Allotments
« Reply #5 on: June 10, 2019, 00:22 »
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 :)


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