Preparations for CEDEC Hoggin

Rolling 1
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Rolling 2
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Preparing the Quiet Garden path
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The printed site plan shows several areas designated with CEDEC (hoggin). According to this source, "CEDEC™ self–binding footpath gravels and traditional hoggin are available for low maintenance surfaces. The gravels give a porous but firm surface, and are suitable for pedestrian or recreation areas where grass would be subject to excessive wear." (Though how our eyes cry out for some grass on the site now.) Here are pictures of CEDEC footpaths and gravels.

In the top photo the area under our window is being rolled and prepared, and in the second one — an hour and a half later — the base sand for the CEDEC is being spread and rolled.

The third picture shows the same process in action on the Quiet Garden path.

On the right of this picture you can also see the cubes, which I've referred to before. They've been unwrapped, and — pardon my pedantry — they're not exactly cubic.