One of the vexing issues in playground design (and other landscape interventions for that matter) is the issue of paths: concrete is so raw in appearance (and don't get me started on faux concrete finishes), stone is expensive, gravel is messy, soil is muddy, mulch scatters and needs replacing...hoggin (a compactable mixture of sand, gravel and clay) is a favorite of mine but it's not readily available here in the US. So I was intrigued to run across the idea of 'soil stabilizers', which appear to be some sort of polymeric additive to existing soil that consolidates it to make a durable surface. [see a list of the multiple options at this site about trail surfaces]
The sites of commercial purveyors seem to be marketing to the military (quick runways and roads, that sort of thing) so I assume it's durable. Has anyone out there used these products? Thoughts or reviews?
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