pea gravel

Small round gravel

Pea gravel is small, rounded stones about the size of peas, used in landscaping, drainage, and walkways.

The smooth edges and natural appearance make it popular for garden paths and driveways: We spread pea gravel around the fire pit.

landscaping

mulch

Protective plant bedding

garden beds · xeriscaping · terracing · planting · flower beds · topsoil · ornamental · decorative stone · rock garden · landscape fabric

material

aggregate

Combined sum total

  • granulesSmall discrete particles
  • pebblesSmall water-smoothed stones
  • gritDetermination or abrasive particles

particles · filler · subbase · surfacing · ballast · bedding material · smooth texture · natural color · spread · rake

drainage

french drain

Subsurface drainage trench

soakaway · swale · permeability · stormwater · seepage · erosion control · dry well · backfill · water table · grading

geology

aggregate

Combined sum total

fluvial · glacial deposits · sediment · silica · basalt · granite · limestone · sandstone · erosion · mineral

pathways

walkway

Path for foot traffic

stepping stones · trail · footpath · courtyard · pavers · flagstone · compaction · edging · base layer · outdoor living

Categories
Opposites
particle size

pea gravelboulders

Large rounded stones

sand · fine sand · powder · silt · flagstone

ground cover type

pea gravelgrass

Narrow-leaved ground cover

lawn · mulch · wood chips · turf · moss

material form

pea gravelconcrete

Solid building mixture

asphalt · solid rock · bedrock · pavement · brick

Family

pea, gravel, peas, gravels, graveled, gravelly, graveling

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G