I have a driveway at my new home, and in some places the top of the driveway is 9 inches or so above the top of the lawn. In most places, it's about 4-5 inches above the lawn.
I've scraped most of the excess gravel that extended beyond the driveway (and into the lawn), and am now looking to build up that area beside the driveway with soil/dirt (and then seed) so that the driveway appears flush with the lawn.
I'm wondering what method I should use? Can I dump, spread and then compact topsoil without fear of erosion (after the grass has taken root), or should I line everything with fill dirt up to 1-2 inches from the top of the driveway, and then fill the rest in with topsoil?
Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks!
Gary
I've scraped most of the excess gravel that extended beyond the driveway (and into the lawn), and am now looking to build up that area beside the driveway with soil/dirt (and then seed) so that the driveway appears flush with the lawn.
I'm wondering what method I should use? Can I dump, spread and then compact topsoil without fear of erosion (after the grass has taken root), or should I line everything with fill dirt up to 1-2 inches from the top of the driveway, and then fill the rest in with topsoil?
Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks!
Gary