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Re: [SG] stepping stones--Pea Gravel For Paths;Slate for Steps

> For me, I am changing all my paths and shall use pea gravel. A rather in-
> between look, that will not be as time consuming as the stones and not as
> difficult to keep up as the wood chips.
> For steps, I am getting someone to put in slate steps too complement our
> patio.
>
> Clyde Crockett z5

Clyde, the main cautions with pea gravel is (a) make certain you
have good edging that rises a couple inches above the gravel
when it is level and (b) that you level and/or grade the surface
prior to laying the gravel.

Pea gravel really likes to migrate.  You will find that it will
slide off to the sides and want to move into the beds ~ that's
the reason for the edging.  If the path isn't leveled and/or
graded for good drainage, you'll find that hard rains will
simply carry the gravel all over the place.

When I was investigating path materials, I asked several people
who had pea gravel paths for some years if they were happy with
them or if not, I asked what they would use instead.  One was
happy with it & the other two said they would use the sharp
gravel with varying sized stone that packs almost as tightly as
concrete.    FWIW,
Jaime


jknoble@warwick.net
NW NJ zone 6/5
"By doing just a little every day, I can gradually let the task
completely overwhelm me."   Ashleigh Brilliant
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