New driveway: shoulder?

[velvetfoot]

We just got our driveway paved. Very nice.
Thing is, some spots are pretty high off the sub-base, maybe up to a foot.
I don't want someone to drive off by accident.
I was thinking of filling in the area adjoining the lawn with topsoil and planting grass.
Maybe, use gravel on the other areas not next to the lawn.

Opinions?

 

[ironpony]

I too have the same situation
the aspalt contractor placed 304 limestone and compacted it
I will cover with topsoil and plant grass
if you dont do this and someone goes off the edge it could crack the pavement

 

[velvetfoot]

Did the contractor place the limestone after he laid down the driveway, as a shoulder?

 

[ironpony]

yes he did
304 is 3/4 inch stone with dust in it so it compacts well

 

[velvetfoot]

Thanks.
Since I have to do it myself, I guess I'll just put down some topsoil and plant it.

 

[velvetfoot]

Just a couple more questions...
Do you recall what kind of machine they used to spread the stone and how long after the asphalt was put down?
I imagine a skid steer kind of machine wouldn't help the driveway.
If I do it myself I'd probably use a wheelbarrrow, but I'm thinking maybe of finding how much it'd cost for them to do it.

Thanks again.

 

[ironpony]

they actually did it when they put down the base coat before the finish coat
kinda worked it all at the same time as they went down the driveway

 

[velvetfoot]

Thanks. That makes a lot of sense.

 

[woodsman23]

rent a small tractor with tires for a couple hrs and you will be done in no time.