Types of Pea Gravel in Kentucky

Colors

• Several colors are available. The color of the pea gravel depends on where it was quarried. Several colors are shipped to Kentucky from surrounding locations. These colors include a gray or blue granite pea. Dark brown, light brown and white are also available in other stones.

Uses

• Pea gravel is used for a variety of projects. It can be poured over a garden bed to add a decorative element and limit the amount of weed growth. Pea gravel is often used in pathways and other walking areas. The size of the rocks are small enough that they provide a smooth surface that does not hurt your feet. Pea gravel is often added to the top of gravel on driveways and in garages to provide a rough surface, and prevent slipping and sliding when the concrete gets wet.

Maintenance

• Pea gravel is semi-low maintenance. Because the rocks are small and smooth they do not compact well and often move easily from the installation location. This can be prevented by installing a border of some type. Bricks, garden liners, treated wood, and other types of borders can be used to limit the amount of movement. Over time the pea gravel will begin to settle into the ground and create a lower area than desired. This can be restored by adding more pea gravel.

Installation

• Installing pea gravel is simple. Although to prevent weed growth and movement a thick layer of landscaping fabric should be placed 2 to 4 inches below ground level. The area that will hold the pea gravel should have some type of border to keep the rocks inside. Completing those two steps will prepare the ground for rock pouring. The rocks are placed inside the border and raked into place to fill the area designated.