I slightly disagree too. The finer the gravel, the more easily things seed in. If you use chunkier stuff, it's less of a problem, although no gravel can just be left without any attention, regardless of the site etc. I agree with @Smudgerii though - it does depend on what you intend doing with the area. I couldn't put gravel straight down on soil here if I had to walk around on it. It would disappear into the murky depths of the clay. I used a double layer of membrane on all the paths. The only bit that anything seeds into is the bit round the side of the extension, where there isn't any membrane at all
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
If just decorative then I would say rake off the gravel and add another couple of layers of membrane ( I hate the stuff), and re-gravel. Then be prepared to use weedkiller as the remaining seeds start to grow.
Never let any future weeds set flower.
A bird table is nice but don't feed seeds based bird food.
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If you use chunkier stuff, it's less of a problem, although no gravel can just be left without any attention, regardless of the site etc.
I agree with @Smudgerii though - it does depend on what you intend doing with the area.
I couldn't put gravel straight down on soil here if I had to walk around on it. It would disappear into the murky depths of the clay. I used a double layer of membrane on all the paths. The only bit that anything seeds into is the bit round the side of the extension, where there isn't any membrane at all
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Never let any future weeds set flower.
A bird table is nice but don't feed seeds based bird food.