Different Gravel Driveways

Stone Dust

• Stone dust is a common gravel driveway material that creates a smooth finish. It is a fine form of ground gravel that typically features pieces around one quarter inch in diameter and smaller. As its name indicates, stone dust also contains a significant amount of gravel dust mixed in with the small stones. Stone dust driveways are ideal because they're easy to grade to the slope you desire.

Pea Stone

• Pea stone is a round gravel that adds beauty and character to a driveway, path or even a garden. This kind of gravel is available in several different sizes, though individual pieces are usually no more than 1 inch in diameter. Pea stone gravel is often rounded, which creates a smooth finish that is an ideal alternative to sharp gravel. You can choose different colors of pea stone gravel.

Colored Gravel

• If you visit a specialty gravel dealer, you can often find several different colors of gravel for a driveway. The color of the gravel is natural and depends on the style of rock used to make the gravel. Colored gravel is common in varying shades of gray, red and even with a bluish tint. Try to match the color of the gravel to the overall color scheme of the exterior of your home.

Accents

• Regardless of the style of gravel driveway you choose, it's ideal to add natural rock themes to complement the driveway's style. Adding a pea stone path from the driveway to the home's front door or side door is ideal, while placing large decorative boulders along the sides of the driveway also add to the natural theme.