Glad to hear the polymeric sand worked out for you. I've used it on a few rental properties with similar uneven yards, and it's definitely saved me from constant maintenance headaches. Minor touch-ups here and there beat chasing gravel around any day...
Interesting you mention polymeric sand—I’ve been on the fence about using it myself. Always worried it'll harden up too much and make future adjustments tricky...is that ever an issue for you? I've just stuck with compacted gravel so far, but yeah, chasing pebbles around after storms gets old fast. Might finally give polymeric a shot if the maintenance is really that minimal. Seems like it could save me some headaches down the road.
I've used polymeric sand a couple times, and honestly, it's not quite the miracle solution some folks make it out to be. Sure, it cuts down on maintenance initially, but if you're someone who likes tweaking or adjusting things later on (like me), it can be a bit of a pain. I had to rearrange some pavers after a tree root shifted things around, and breaking up that hardened sand wasn't exactly fun.
If you're tired of chasing gravel around after storms (been there, done that...), maybe consider something like decomposed granite? It compacts nicely, drains well, and it's way easier to adjust down the line. Plus, it's pretty eco-friendly compared to polymeric sand—no synthetic binders or chemicals involved.
Just throwing another option out there since polymeric sand isn't always as low-maintenance as advertised. But hey, everyone's mileage varies...
Totally agree about polymeric sand being a hassle down the road. Decomposed granite is a solid alternative, but I'd also suggest crushed limestone fines—it's budget-friendly, compacts well, and still lets water drain through. Worked great for my patio area after heavy rains...
Used polymeric sand on a walkway once, and it looked great at first, but after a couple seasons of heavy rain and freeze-thaw cycles, it cracked and started washing out. Switched to crushed limestone fines on my last project, and honestly, it's held up way better. Easy to compact, drains nicely, and way cheaper too. Can't speak for decomposed granite personally, but limestone fines definitely get my vote for practicality and durability...
