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

Jaime, I for one really appreciate getting this kind of info. We have a
gravel (crushed rock) driveway which needs replenishing, and I've been
trying to talk my husband into substituting pea gravel for aesthetic
reasons. He's been reluctant. Could it be that he's (gasp) right??? Yes, I
guess so. Thanks for the input. But boy, I like the look of pea gravel.

Hey, who is Ashleigh Brilliant??? I LOVE that little epigram!

Bobbi Diehl
Bloomington, IN
zone 5/6


On Thu, 3 Sep 1998, jaime wrote:
> 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
>
> "By doing just a little every day, I can gradually let the task
> completely overwhelm me."   Ashleigh Brilliant
>
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