Rocky Project

You might see me in a miserable state over the next week. I'll be hunched over the river rock bordering the parking lot removing the stones, piece by piece.  It might seem like a ridiculous sight. But, there is a purpose to this sadness.  I am doing a little upgrade to that area.  It might not look that visibly different immediately after the fact. But, it will mean a world of difference to me during the weedy Summer months and to the appearance of that area.  The stones will be lifted by hand and unearthed from the sand layer underneath.  They will be thoroughly cleaned to clear the sand and soil from them.  The sand layer will later be removed and replaced with a weed free gravel layer, then landscape fabric and finally the cleaned river rock will be placed on top.  Removing the subgrade from underneath the river rock greatly reduces the potential for weed growth.  In the future, please avoid pouring out your sand and seed containers or cleaning your grass covered shoes in the river rock.  That consideration will greatly reduce the weed accumulation and in exchange you'll have a very happy Horticulturalist!  And please watch your step in this area because there will be a slight grade difference.  Thank you!