Grass & Gravel surfacing

Government guidelines on green infrastructure, together with stringent planning restrictions that require permeable surfaces to protect against flooding, can prove to be headscratchers for planners developing spaces for public authorities. Here, we look at the benefits of a SuDS-compliant grass protection system that allows grassy areas to double up as a temporary parking solution, retaining a softer aesthetic while reinforcing the grass to allow for parking.

When grassy areas are used to accommodate parking, temporarily or others, at a public venue or a private home, the weight of the vehicles and wear of the tyres easily and quickly cause damage to this delicate surface. With a beautiful lawn notoriously challenging to achieve, restoring it to its former glory after being used for parking can take considerable time, effort and expense. However, with proper preparation and the use of an innovative ground control solution, grassed areas can be made to work well as temporary parking spaces and remain looking good after the cars, vans, or even coaches have departed.

There are many factors to consider when you weigh up surface options for a driveway, access road or car park. While gravel is the premium choice, it does throw up a number of questions. How can you protect against gravel migration? How will the stones behave when laid on a slope? And how can you neatly and elegantly mark out parking bays on a gravel surface?

With the landscaping season nearly upon us now is the time to stock up on those landscaping supplies that will equip you for the year ahead, helping you to create landscapes that wow your customers and have them recommending you to others.

A key aspect of many landscaping projects – and one that, as a landscaping professional, you have to get right – is drainage and filtration.

Achieving a flat and lush lawn can be tricky. It needs careful attention, watering and mowing to keep it looking smart, neat, and free from moss and patches. Things get more complicated when the grass is used for occasional parking – for example, if you sometimes need overflow parking from your usual driveway.

A beautiful driveway can do wonders for the kerb appeal of your property. Choosing the right finish for your driveway is imperative, as it’s a decision you’ll have to live with for a long time. Here’s a guide as to the various options you have when it comes to a surface finish for your driveway.

One of the key issues associated with using gravel in a landscaping scheme is its migration to other surfaces. There are misconceptions around gravel driveways, in particular, that they are difficult to maintain and keep looking good. Fortunately, there are easy measures to keep gravel in its intended place and help minimise the maintenance that make this versatile surface finish more attractive.