Pea Gravel in Washington
Also sold as 3/8" Natural Pea Gravel
Also known as: 3/8 pea
Pea Gravel suits Washington garden routes and outdoor seating areas, giving foot traffic a gentle feel while rain passes between the pieces.
- Size: Approximately 3/8 inch
- Type: Small, smooth, naturally rounded stones
- Color: Tans, creams, grays, browns and occasional reds
From $669 for 1 ton, delivery included (larger loads cost significantly less per ton)
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Everything You Need to Know About Pea Gravel
Size and Grading
- Size
- Approximately 3/8 inch
- Type
- Small, smooth, naturally rounded stones
- Color
- Tans, creams, grays, browns and occasional reds
A homeowner setting out a garden route or sitting area west of the Cascades may be working above glacial hardpan, where rainfall can remain near the surface. Pea Gravel offers a loose, rounded finish for places used on foot, and water can filter through the material. It also fits drainage details where water has a planned route away from the area.
Rainfall passing through the gravel does not change the behavior of hardpan below it. Put firm support beneath the finished surface before installation, especially where wet ground may soften around the project. The stones have a smooth feel that works well around outdoor seating and play areas, while their natural range of earth colors keeps the surface from appearing uniform.
Quickly Calculate How Much You Need
Material: Pea Gravel
How to Measure
Measure the length and width of your project area in feet
Decide on depth in inches (2" for landscaping, 4" for driveways)
Enter the values above and we'll calculate the tonnage you need
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Not sure how much you need? The Pea Gravel Calculator has depth guides, coverage charts and worked examples for this material.
Common Uses
Patios & Outdoor Living Areas
Natural pea gravel makes a permeable base for patios and outdoor gathering spaces. Rounded stones feel pleasant to walk on while allowing rainwater to drain through, which can be useful west of the Cascades. Use it alongside flagstone, brick edging, and outdoor furniture for an easygoing landscape look.
Walkways & Garden Paths
Set out a simple garden path with pea gravel for a landscape route that is easy to install. Use borders of steel, stone, or brick to contain the gravel and form neat edges through planting areas.
Playgrounds & Play Areas
For children's play spaces, rounded pea gravel is less harsh underfoot than angular aggregate. Its open texture lets water drain, avoids the insect issues associated with wood mulch, and creates a natural-looking surface cover.
Drainage & Ground Cover
Place pea gravel around foundations, below downspouts, in swales, or over ground where turf will not establish. Its open texture lets water move through, making it useful for French drains through hardpan while keeping the area tidy throughout the year.
Why Choose Pea Gravel
Comfortable & Safe
Pea gravel has naturally rounded stones, giving walkways a comfortable feel under bare feet. Since it lacks sharp points, it is also suited to play areas and pedestrian spaces with regular foot traffic.
Beautiful Natural Colors
A blend of warm, earthy stone colors gives pea gravel visual variation in a landscape. The coloring occurs naturally within the rock, so it will not fade, chip, or wash away over time as dyed materials may.
Excellent Drainage
Water passes readily between the consistently sized pieces of pea gravel, helping limit puddles near foundations, patios, and garden beds. This permeability supports drainage without complex drainage systems.
Low Maintenance
Wood mulch breaks down from year to year, while pea gravel continues serving as ground cover without that cycle of replacement. Little routine care is needed; a garden-hose rinse from time to time can clean the surface.
