Walkway growing algae/moss and retaining water

Built a paver/gravel pathway from my deck and I have several problems. After heavy rains the water sits in parts of the pathway Looks like algae/moss is growing in the paver sand and gravel. Construction details: Dug about 4/5in into the ground. Put down about 2-3in of paver base down and then another 2in of paver sand. What can I do to remedy this? Remove the paver sand and put down more gravel for more drainage down? Drill holes in the side barriers to help water flow out of the pathway into the grass? submitted by /u/LeaderElectrical8294 [link] [comments]

May 22, 2025 - 18:34
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Walkway growing algae/moss and retaining water
Walkway growing algae/moss and retaining water

Built a paver/gravel pathway from my deck and I have several problems.

  • After heavy rains the water sits in parts of the pathway
  • Looks like algae/moss is growing in the paver sand and gravel.

Construction details:

  • Dug about 4/5in into the ground. Put down about 2-3in of paver base down and then another 2in of paver sand.

What can I do to remedy this?

  • Remove the paver sand and put down more gravel for more drainage down?
  • Drill holes in the side barriers to help water flow out of the pathway into the grass?
submitted by /u/LeaderElectrical8294
[link] [comments]