Latest project...parking pad for our cargo trailer

Simply fill the gravel to the top of the asphalt grade, no need to chop anything off.

I used RR ties to add parking at a previous home. To secure the ties I drilled a hole near each end and in the middle of each tie and drove 2' x 1/2" rebar down thru the holes and flush to the top of the ties. Worked like a champ and didn't have to look at metal straps.