Compacted gravel causes people to prematurely put down new gravel. Before purchasing new gravel, bring to the surface the gravel you already have. But you won’t know how much new gravel you really need until you know how much you already have.

Decompacting the base of a pothole is the only way to ensure it doesn’t come back as soon as you get rain. Save yourself the hand work by using a gravel grading implement that can rip up your potholes from top to bottom.

Creating a crown or slope in your gravel driveway will help prevent puddling and washout. You can avoid flooding by directing the drainage.