Originally Posted By: edit7279
Originally Posted By: one more cast
The best thing that I ever did was put down a geotextile mat before I put rock on my 600' driveway. Something like this. Geotextile Mat


I looked at the geotextile mats, but they would be a little pricey for me. What about something like this?

Polypropylene Black Woven Stabilization Fabric
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Unbranded-WF2...5-432/204268172

My main concern in all of this to prevent grass from growing through over time, leading to constant maintenance.

I like the idea of using larger gravel, then coming back in later with smaller material.


I hear you on this. Having a good base is an important step to help, but I personally have found that nothing will stop this over time. I believe what happens is fine dirt, grass clippings, soils coming off the tread of your tires, all work into that gravel from the top. This then gives a place for seeds to start taking hold.