Understand the Role of Soil Compaction

What happens here

Learn that compacted, "rock solid soil" is an unsuitable environment for weed root systems to establish and thrive. Unlike agricultural practices where farmers till to loosen soil for plant growth, preventing weeds in pavers requires the sub-base soil to be tightly compacted. This foundational step eliminates a primary habitat for vegetation, as soil must be loose for a good root system to thrive.

Goal: Ensure the sub-base beneath pavers is tightly compacted to inhibit weed root growth.