How to Install a Gravel Parking Strip, Part 2 - Spreading Gravel - DIY!

[@AP-1983]

What a beautiful view of the mountains! Enjoyed your video!

[@gni2002]

Great front door scenery..Ohh and the gravel turned out very well :) Cheers

[@rudolphguarnacci197]

Very nice man to drop the gravel so carefully.

[@pureblood7240]

Right? His company should be proud to have him represent them! Great personality too!!

[@sandiecrowe8259]

What was the exact gravel please. We need to do the same thing. Thanks for the info

[@shelleedillon3565]

You live in a beautiful area. Love the views.

[@Bierdaddy1]

Not only an fine improvement to your property, but a wonderful project & time shared with your wife. Staying active together is what it’s all about. Bravo, sir!

[@9sheri9]

Outstanding job, that looks really professional. How's it holding up a few months later? Anything you would have done differently? What was the difference in cost between DIY vs contracting it out? Thanks for documenting the process and uploading for everyone to see. Best wishes to you and your family 🙏❤️

[@jro1560]

You have inspired me to do my driveway!!!

[@greggf.1393]

I would move out West just for that view.

[@october9086]

You have a beautiful yard. The sound of gravel is so satisfying.

[@krannz]

Thanks for your video, I appreciate that you didn't use any fancy expensive machine! So I know I can do it on a budget! Beautiful view by the way!! Cheers from Utah!

[@tinanguyen4845]

Hahaha !!! good way to lose weight sir

[@southerncomfort971]

excellent leveling, you sure have a talent. i had a driveway cut and stoned by a dozer and its not that level. Well done and thanks for the video

[@topflightlawncarelandscape316]

great job. That's a nice view you have there as well.

[@realestateagentshouston]

Where ever you live its beautiful. I love a man that takes on a project and complete it the way you did. I just watched for the enjoyment of it. Good job. Thank you and your wife for sharing.

[@randallwingett]

Thank you so much!

[@samuelramirez6533]

Great video. Couple questions, how good is the weed protection fabric? I have layed about 15 tons or gravel and grass grew right trew it. Would u recommend putting something like that fabric down before i go and redo it again? I am laying sb2 gravel down and its going to be used for a food truck. That fabric wouldn't cause the rock to slide around when vehicles drive on it would it? Thanks!

[@the2060ish]

You know Home Depot sells bigger shovels with longer handles.

[@LowLuvR117]

how much gravel u knew to use awesome job n pleasant Man

[@stephanmurphy909]

Great job and all manual work by you and your wife shows what can be done with basic tools hard work

[@memorycamp4990]

This is so wholesome! I nearly teared up at the end... Are you from Canada!?! wow

[@gilsongallego2328]

Good job. The secret to staying young is to work. Good for you two.

[@breezebenitses397]

Top notch job👍

[@deancollins3713]

You gotta love not one neighbor kid came over to help. Live in Texas I send my kids over to older neighbors all the time.

[@andyisadude]

In the middle of a pandemic?

[@mr_4point681]

Parents like this is why so many kids go missing...smh

[@ironray123]

How long do you think it would take to spread 3 cubic yards of gravel over a 15'x20' area?

[@robnad8583]

Your videos are very good and pleasant to watch

[@joegonzalez2818]

Truly talented for a home diy project

[@patrickkelly7085]

Fantastic view from your property.

[@randallwingett]

It really is!

[@joesnose1647]

Your a Beast!!! Great job👍🏻

[@LA-xj3tz]

Why don’t you use cardboards before applying the landscape linen?

[@musiz.syndicatebeatz4475]

Your are a delight to watch. Great job!! Looks amazing!!

[@randallwingett]

Thank you! Not sure what to post next. Any suggestions?

[@georgeramirez5225]

You done a great job on it, match good too.

[@jlbf0786]

Great looking pad, pros couldn't do any better!

[@ulucio86]

Should’ve rent a compactor at Home Depot. Is easier and more professional

[@TheWebah]

I was genuinely sad that it was over haha. Great videos, thank you.

[@zmfischer]

Great video! Thank you for sharing.

[@ryancampbell87]

Y'all got a great view!

[@chandracox6814]

This looks like my homestate of WA. I'm in TX now and hate it w a passion. Its not pretty here at all, not like WA is. Both Eastern and Western WA are stunning and completely opposite of one another. I went to college in Pullman and I would give just about anything to live there again, maybe a summer home. Your home is beautiful too. And that view...never gets old! I didn't truly appreciate it until after I left and now i am very homesick.

[@randallwingett]

Several of our new neighbors moved from Texas to live here in Sequim. Sequim is not for everyone though. A few moved back or to another state after living here for only one year. The grass is always greener…. Thank you for your comment!

[@ctbt1832]

man what hill are you looking at? Looks great.

[@coachboosiebeastbak3767]

so how much gravel did you have to purchase for that strip of land

[@swift__]

You did a great job man. 🤜🏻🤛🏻 ( I would’ve came over to offer help if you were my neighbor and I saw you doing at that by yourselves ) Nice work👍🏻👍🏻

[@randallwingett]

Thanks, virtual neighbor! Next time maybe 😊!

[@kimberlywhattsify]

Did you have to obtain permit for this project from the city?

[@koryeczyzewski762]

Hey! Next time tell that driver to use his side dump. Instead of being a laborer killer lol

[@MegaGsizzle]

Wow great video. Loved the narration and you were like a machine. A lot of hard work. Rent a buggy to push that around from Home Depot

[@jbowerdel]

loved watching your videos!! you did an excellent job both on the project and video/editing it!! planning out a gravel patio so watched for techniques. Was sort of worried about you guys as cars whizzed by!!

[@randallwingett]

Hey, thanks! I’m paying the price for overworking my aging body. Be careful. RW

[@daniellanzotti2391]

Still holding up? They(supposed experts) say you need couple inches of sub base in addition to the finished gravel.

[@randallwingett]

The gravel parking strip is holding up just fine. Thanks for asking! Whether or not you need a sub base, I'm thinking depends on the soil type and the expected traffic. Our property is on a ridge of sand, a sandy moraine of glacial deposits. Heavy rocks and concrete or brick garden borders gradually sink into the soil. The weed block fabric serves as a support for the layer of gravel. Yes, there has been some minor sinking in places over time. That said, the many loads of gravel that was dumped directly on the sod to make our gravel driveway and RV pad has not sunk!

[@elijahcavin2408]

You have a beautiful view from your home

[@c50ge]

the morning view when the truck showed up was fantastic! I guess if you live there you might just get used to it. I have a dense growth of trees that is 300 ft from my front door. I am glad I don’t have to look at houses(for now) never know what the next 20 years will bring,

[@thejazzmonastery9541]

better than most of these vids, but still, GET TO THE EFFING POINT! wasted 4 minutes

[@randallwingett]

And what “point” are you expecting? This is a process, of which many viewers have no familiarity. This video is not just for you. Thanks for watching!

[@MichaelHooten85]

I couldn’t of asked for a better video. Really appreciate the effort you put in to making this. I am about to do a parking spot for my RV and this is exactly what I needed to see.

[@randallwingett]

Glad it was helpful!

[@RationalPhyco666]

Thank you for your videos! Thinking about purchasing Toy hauler and needed to learn about creating a parking pad. Did this end up being level?

[@randallwingett]

Not perfectly level, but that wasn't necessary for our use as a parking strip. Thanks for watching!

[@ronstan3064]

You got a good woman there helping you. Shes a keeper….

[@chaz371]

Great job. Do you give estimates? LOL

[@lakelivingb8409]

Sir do you mind what crush n run you place down. I need to extended my driveway. Thanks.Great work, great video.

[@randallwingett]

10 Yards of 5/8" Minus Crushed Basalt Gravel: $429. Read my description.

[@klee88029]

Thanks for the upload and 🎉Bravo to both of you 👍

[@ceciliachan4361]

Great video. How much does a truck load cost with delivery?

[@charlenehardin1321]

Maybe I missed it, but I didn't see how you dealt with the connector having a circumference too small to fit over the ends

[@randallwingett]

A viewer commented that the connector is meant to be inserted into the two edging strips. So, I removed the screws I had used to keep it forcefully wrapped around the outside on the edging strips and inserted it making a much cleaner connection. There were no instructions provided, although I should have figured this out at the time. Thank you for watching and for commenting!

[@erikramirez2633]

Thank you so much for posting this! I will be doing this project this summer. So gravel pavers are not necessary?

[@randallwingett]

Depends. The soil on our property is sand. The preparation and spreading of gravel has worked out well so far. But, weeds grow in most any material. And gravel is loose, so raking out the tire marks is expected. Thank you for your comment!

[@sonjijustice8490]

WOW,,, that was outstanding. You did an excellent job.

[@sorianopizza580]

Is that trump dumping gravel?

[@gabrielaromani7078]

Thank you I need learn a few things from your video.

[@avrilmitchell4101]

Great job 👍🏾

[@KeshaRousePBC]

the car idea was so smart LOL!!!!

[@Downhillrider888]

That view at 2,37! :0

[@Pepper-rn4hh]

Good video(s), I came across it while looking for ideas (how-to videos) on making a gravel pad for an RV. Watching and then noticing your view I was thinking to myself; "I think those are the Olympic mountains." Then Blake sad and gravel showed up. Yep, I was right you all must be in Sequim or Port Angeles. We are in Port Angeles. Thanks for the Video neighbor, it was helpful.

[@TheJPomp]

How's it looking 4 years later? Came across your video as I want to add some more parking space and could stand to lose some grass. This looks like a good method. I'm curious if the plastic sheets are better than something like sand at keeping the weeds down.

[@randallwingett]

Good question! In my experience, using plastic as a weed block is not a good idea. Our neighbor used plastic for his gravel strip and when it rains, the water ponds up making it ugly and dangerous during freezing weather. It is always best to use a landscape fabric that allows water to permeate through to the soil beneath. There are a lot of landscape fabric products from which to choose. Eventually, weeds will grow in the gravel, mulch or whatever is on top of the fabric no matter which product you use. When I see weeds emerge, I will manually remove them. This is easily done, especially after rainfall. Using a weed killer like Roundup works too, but I don't like the look or dead, dried weeds in my landscaped areas. Thank you for your comment, and good luck with your project!

[@TheJPomp]

@@randallwingett Thanks! I appreciate the point about water buildup. Makes sense.

[@ashkaanhushmand3466]

What type of gravel is this?

[@matthewc4224]

Good job! Curious how it held up after some heavy rain? Puddles? Washed away slots?

[@randallwingett]

Good question! The gravel strip has held up better than I would have expected. There are a few weeds appearing now and then, but they are easy to remove because their roots do not penetrate the weed block fabric. Since the fabric allows water to flow through, there never has been any puddles or standing water. Thanks for your comment and watching my video!

[@CliffDiseker]

Share an update. Do you have weed issues after 2 years?

[@randallwingett]

Good question! No weed issues per se, but they do pop up here and there during the growing season, as expected. Thanks to the landscape fabric under the gravel, I can easily pull them up, root and all using a weed fork. The exception is the edge where the gravel meets the paved road. Here, I spray Roundup when the weed patches appear. One annoying problem is that deer kick small piles of gravel into the lawn as they pass through grazing the neighborhood. When I see these piles of gravel in the grass, I simply brush them back into the graveled area so that I don't damage the lawn mower blades. Besides these few inconveniences, we are very pleased with our gravel parking strip, which has proved to be both an attractive and useful landscaping improvement. Thank you for your comment!

[@Fourislove]

How many tons of rocks was that ?

[@fattireale75]

15 pounds, not too shabby!

[@pabloserrano709]

Nice job! 👌🏼

[@wattsobx]

What state is this its beautiful!

[@TonyMorris-yi9gh]

Great job.love your attitude

[@ctbt1832]

Very smart idea to drop it in separate piles like that.

[@westcoastkhmer]

wow look at that view!

[@amydolgos1348]

Was going to comment the same!

[@jamiyabennett4503]

That looks amazing!!!!!!!!!!!

[@wattsobx]

is that crush and run gravel or #57 bluestone?

[@randallwingett]

We live on the Olympic Peninsula in Sequim, Washington. The gravel is 10 Yards of 5/8" Minus Crushed Basalt Gravel: $429. This is all in my description. Thank you for watching!

[@mypointofblue5260]

Great video! Thanks for sharing!

[@randallwingett]

I'm glad you enjoyed watching!

[@geoffpedder]

Nice, I'm about to do the same, although in front of my front yard retaining wall. Getting the dump truck to do piles might be the way I have to go. Good idea

[@DB-wv9oy]

I didn't add sand under my gravel, I was worried I made a mistake. But I see you didn't add sand either so now i feel much better. Are you in cold climate as well? I realize the gravel i picked is very fine and dusty much like the one in this video and I am hoping I don't regret it so I was thinking would it make any sense adding gravel of bigger size on top of the already fine gravel?

[@karlaber3388]

Wow! I’m impressed!!!

[@sambyrne7542]

Great video, your home is breathtaking, such incredible scenary

[@randallwingett]

Thanks so much!

[@lfuentes4098]

How has it held up?

[@treefiddy2470]

You have a great view, looks like paradise :)

[@randallwingett]

It is! Thank you for watching!

[@Kyleinasailing]

Beautiful back ground……must be Canada as the driver saluted British style.

[@songsong8701]

Everyone will love this!Is it solid now like concrete?Will the rain water deposit in the middle?or it drain down?

[@annmallozzi681]

beautiful!

[@rahmanr112]

Wow! that an amazing view! And the truck driver is a cool dude most I've dealt w were jerks! lol

[@dancain9235]

What type of material did you use for weed control? Have any weeds broken through weed barrier?

[@Mad_Hazardous]

Nicely done and what an incredible view of the mountains.

[@randallwingett]

Thank you for the compliment!

[@user-rl9mn6cy9s]

Tight work!! Respect from Texas.

[@jomangeee9180]

thank you for sharing, hope you and the delightful young lady. are having a beautiful day

[@stepheneurosailor1623]

Great job.

[@dmc949]

Great job. Well done.

[@PedroVargas-ix1mm]

What do you think of pouring concrete bags over the gravel for firment?

[@valeriedelacruz3205]

Love this! Great job!

[@FLiPGamingUS]

how much gravel did you ordered

[@randallwingett]

It’s in the description; 10 Yards of 5/8" Minus Crushed Basalt Gravel: $429

[@LindsAyWithAttitude]

Loved this video! ❤ loved you guys and your view is insanely gorgeous!!!!!

[@sashavc]

Good job!

[@TruckingWithTay]

Awesome job

[@PEACHPIG]

💪🏻