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  Kieran Ray February 23, 2010 at 6:02pm

  The honey comb grid does work well, underneath you would need hardcore as a base to so can be a bit of work to install if the gravel is already there, as it needs removing then re laying.
  
  What is the gravel layed on now? Soil or hardcore?
  
  If the pudeles are large maybe add some landdrainage under the drive to a soak away in a lawn.
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  Kirsty Blair February 23, 2010 at 8:47pm

  Sounds like a problem with the sub base sinking. I'd peel back the gravel and put in proper sub base that won't sink then make an edge where the grass stops/gravel starts to keep them separate.
  
  Hope I haven't misunderstood the problem - bit diff to diagnose without seeing it. If water is a problem you'll need the drainage but you should be able to tell once you see underneath the gravel.
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  Jackson's Landscape Design February 23, 2010 at 9:18pm

  http://www.landscapejuicenetwork.com/photo/screeded-sand?context=user
  
  A possible solution to your clients problems, reasonably priced, quick to install, excellent turn round, durable, SUDS law is adhered to, fill with, gravel or 30% loam and 70% sharp sand and seed.
  
  Hope this helps.
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  simon powell February 23, 2010 at 10:10pm

  yes i think i will try the honey combs so where do they stock these and how much are they?
  
  Kerry Jackson said:

  http://www.landscapejuicenetwork.com/photo/screeded-sand?context=user
  
  A possible solution to your clients problems, reasonably priced, quick to install, excellent turn round, durable, SUDS law is adhered to, fill with, gravel or 30% loam and 70% sharp sand and seed.
  
  Hope this helps.
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  Graeme @ BGS February 23, 2010 at 10:13pm

  Simon,
  
  Why not check out http://www.terramlandscape.com/soil-retention-terram-gravelsure/ who are also one of the LJN sponsors
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  simon powell February 23, 2010 at 10:19pm

  thanks graeme ill check it out
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  Jackson's Landscape Design February 23, 2010 at 10:28pm

  Simon
  
  The last time I used this company, early Dec 09, they were the most competitive prices and providing a prompt service, I'll definitely use them again as and when the design requires the product.
  
  http://www.gridforce.co.uk/
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  Graeme @ BGS February 23, 2010 at 10:41pm

  But Emma from Terram sounds ever so nice Kerry! I guess at the end of the day it's all down to getting the best product at the right price and service.
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  Jackson's Landscape Design February 23, 2010 at 10:54pm

  I'm afraid its all down to my clients requirements these days, Ive no problems in finding them all the best product for their budget they have available for me to spend.
  
  By the way, as you know Graeme, I used to use Jewsons, great service, prompt, no bullshit about " the lorries just getting loaded", when the driver and lorry are parked up 3miles away in a lay by having an afternoons kip, no complaints at all, just SO out of the current pricing wars,
  
  Build Base are giving out cracking prices right across the landscape, main material, board.
  
  I'm looking out for my clients and making sure the wheels on my truck keep turning.
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  Tracy McQue February 24, 2010 at 12:10am

  I can highly recommend this product from CED - used to be Nidagravel, now called Cedagravel, it's easy to install, very effective and I've even managed to use it where they are wheelchair users.
  
  http://www.ced.ltd.uk/indexM.htm?SuppliesWeb.php?Flags=1&Cols=6...