- 1). Re-grade the driveway. Run a riding mower or vehicle with a drag or blade attachment over the driveway several times. Maintain or create a slight crown in the middle of the driveway so that water will drain easily. A suitable driveway cross-section may have about one-half inch of rise per horizontal foot. Make sure that there are no berms, gravel, or soil that have built up along the driveway edge, preventing drainage. For a short driveway or small area, ample effort with a garden rake may provide a more efficient option than large machinery.
- 2). Fill in any potholes or low spots with additional stone either imported or scraped from high spots.
- 3). Apply a herbicide, if needed, to address any vegetation. Avoid pulling large amounts of weedy vegetation at a time unless the area will be compacted shortly, as this can loosen the stone.
- 4). Clear or otherwise maintain ditches or other features that the gravel driveway may have, especially if the driveway is located on a slope. Maintain gently sloping, vegetated ditches that direct runoff away from the driveway and any structures.
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