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TIL gravel saves fence posts from rot
I used to skip gravel to save time and money. A bad season showed me posts rotting where water collected. Now I always add gravel for drainage. It's a small effort that pays off big time.
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parker_smith6mo ago
Rough way to learn that lesson, huh? Makes you kick yourself for skipping it, but now you know. That's that "why didn't I do this sooner" feeling.
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jenniferhill6mo ago
That's a solid tip about gravel. I've noticed posts set without it often wobble or decay within a few seasons. Using crushed rock instead of smooth stones helps water drain faster. Do you mix in any sand or just use straight gravel?
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phoenixwest6mo ago
Back in Texas, we always mixed coarse gravel with a bit of sand for drainage. That combo kept my fence standing through heavy rains.
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paul876mo ago
Oh man, that "why didn't I do this sooner" feeling is too real. I learned the hard way too, my first fence looked like a drunk line dance after one storm. I mean, you see the bag of gravel and think it's an extra step, but it's really the only step that matters. Now I just assume any post hole without gravel is secretly hoping to become a swimming pool.
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