I have a mile long gravel driveway - straight as an arrow - with a deep valley in the middle. The driveway was constructed in 1982. After 40 years of use - by only me - the surface is now a mix of rock, gravel, sand, silt and volcanic ash. It dries out after spring rains and becomes as hard as 30 year old concrete.
I use three implements to maintain the driveway. Rear blade - Land Plane Grading Scraper with scarifiers and a Roll Over Box blade.
About once every three years or so - I "redo" the surface by grading material out of the ditches. This has allowed me to maintain the driveway in good condition w/out purchasing more gravel.
My driveway is not perfect - its a true country driveway. I have better use for my $$$$ than to keep it in showroom status.
Besides - there are benefits to having a driveway with a few imperfections. Slows those down who would like to drive 45+ down the driveway.
