Prepare Walkway Base
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What happens here
For the walkway leading to the backyard, begin by laying down landscaping fabric over the excavated and compacted sub-base. This fabric acts as a weed barrier and helps stabilize the base. Following the fabric, use a mini-skid steer to dump and spread foundation stone along the entire length of the walkway. The stone is then leveled and compacted to create a consistent and stable base for future pavers or a gravel path. The goal is to fill the walkway path to the desired height, making sure to remove any excess stone that might interfere with the fence line or house siding.
Goal: Create a stable and weed-free base for the new walkway.
Tools and materials
- Mini-Skid Steer Ditch Witch — Efficiently moving and spreading large quantities of foundation stone along the walkway
- Plate Compactor Wacker Neuson — Compacting the foundation stone for a stable walkway base
- Shovel — Fine-tuning the spread and level of the foundation stone
- Foundation Stone — Creating the durable base layer for the walkway
- Landscaping Fabric — Acting as a weed barrier and base stabilizer for the walkway