Backfilling your asphalt edges, to add edge support and improve drainage

[@patrickbeisel1972]

Good to know I never knew that thank you !

[@michaelthescreechowl9427]

Ohio here. Have a driveway that was placed where there is a slope on one side, somewhat steep. The asphalt was piled up 4" above the soil surface in locations, with a slope away from the driveway... I have been pondering what to do for quite some time, but after watching your video I will be going the soil route. Of course I'm concerned that the grass won't grow fast enough and heavy rain will come or something but how far out should the dirt be backfilled? Thanks.

[@isoplayers]

How long should I wait after a newly paved driveway before backfilling with topsoil?

[@xravenhairsexgod]

I have FedEx, Amazon, USPS and various door delivery vehicles that constantly destroy my grass edges. What to do besides a rocky booby trap?

[@simrandhaliwal8195]

do rocks work just as well as top soil in supporting the asphalt and water drainage?

[@itsjustmejog]

The town paved my road. The road is now 3-6” higher than my yard (and it slopes downhill from the road). Is it my responsibility to lay out the cost to have dirt brought in? I can’t afford it and it would take a lot of dirt to make it mowable like it was before. I used to have my lawnmower wheels on the road and on grass (they were level with each other). Now if I do that, I’m going to break the lawnmower. They paved yesterday and didn’t come back today. Am I to assume they are finished and left me with this problem?

[@Beachbucket]

You said drop seed, so your look is to get grass all the way to the edge?

[@simd510]

Yes..

[@Beachbucket]

@simd510 I did plant seed all the way up to asphalt! Looks so much better and we had it sealed! Sexy driveway! 😂

[@simd510]

​@@Beachbucketawesome. Love a nice driveway. Do you have any issues with the grass creeping into the asphalt?

[@Beachbucket]

@simd510 yesssss! It's funny you ask, I noticed a few the other day and green mold?? I was a kind of shocked. So I was thinking maybe a little vinegar and water spray or bleach and water spray??

[@joecorrie1]

Show me people don’t do that