Follow directions from your granite supplier for the proper amount of water to apply.
Installing decomposed granite path.
You can use rope spray paint or header boards to help you visualize where your path will go.
Experiment with different widths and gentle curves until the pathway looks natural and complements the yard around it.
If the soil is soft or sandy plan on installing a thicker layer of granite.
For patios driveways and other areas that experience heavy foot traffic try installing a 6 in 15 cm for extra durability.
Lay out the location of your path.
The water activates the stabilizer or resin if you chose that type of application.
When the granite breaks down it forms a lot of tiny pieces.
Place the decomposed granite over the crushed rock.
These tiny pieces develop a reddish tinge and have a very gravel like appearance.
Level it as much as you can by hand.
Install a 1 inch deep layer of sand on top of the landscape fabric.
Dampen the sand by misting it with water from a garden hose with a spray nozzle.
In fact it is a result of the mere breaking of a granite stone.
A 4 in 10 cm depth is a good starting point for most pathways.
Decomposed granite is not actually granite that has decomposed.
Use a hose to water the decomposed granite down.
How to install decomposed granite a 4 inch to 6 inch layer of gravel will provide a strong base for the following layers of decomposed granite on areas that will receive a lot of foot or vehicle.
This helps plain decomposed granite set up.
Step by step decomposed granite pathway installation guide 1.
Right from the look to even the feel and texture.