DIY Pea Gravel Patio | Lowe’s (2024)

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What should I put under pea gravel for patio? ›

Put down the base layer. Gravel composed of 3/4-inch crushed-rock pieces mixed with rock dust works best. The crushed rock will add stability to the top layer of pea gravel. Use a garden rake to spread the material evenly to a depth of about 2 inches.

A moderately sized patio of 10 feet by 10 feet, thinly filled at 2 inches, requires nearly 1 ton of pea gravel (0.84 ton). Increasing the area by just 2 feet on each side adds another one-third of a ton of pea gravel. That's 1.21 tons (or 2,420 pounds) of pea gravel.

Mobility: Due to its round and smooth shape, pea gravel can easily shift underfoot, which can lead to instability in walkways or patios. This mobility can also make it challenging for outdoor furniture to stay stable. Weed Growth: While pea gravel can deter some weed growth, it's not a foolproof solution.

The two most effective methods for stabilizing pea gravel are cement and permeable pavers. If you're stabilizing pea gravel with cement, it will hold for a while until it's eventually damaged by traffic and water exposure.

It is recommended that you first lay landscaping fabric then two to three inches of crushed rock or sand and then two to three inches of pea gravel.

Don't place pea gravel directly on top of soil.

This can displace your gravel as well as ruin its uniform look. Before applying any pea gravel, place a layer of landscaping fabric onto the soil. This will prevent any weeds or plants from shooting up through your pea gravel.

Crushed stone is what it sounds like: stones that have been crushed. They have a more jagged shape and are much larger and heartier than pea gravel, giving off a more rustic look. Crushed stone can also be a great material for a driveway, as it can easily withstand the weight of any size vehicle.

Unless the subgrade is poor, most gravel driveways don't need landscape fabric. For gravel driveways, landscape fabric makes the most sense when you need to stabilize the ground that you're placing the gravel on top of.

Linen or polyester landscaping fabric helps prevent weeds from popping through pea gravel. It also helps set a nice boundary between your base layer and the top pea gravel layer. Set effectively, you'll only need to replace it every three years or so.

it's called mulch glue. you mix up one part glue to 2 parts water. before I applied it, I made sure the gravel was looking perfect. I put the mixture in a garden sprayer, which was actually really easy to use.

How deep should a pea gravel patio be? ›

Two inches is the ideal depth for a gravel patio. If you create a patio that's more than three inches deep, you'll find that it's difficult to walk on. Anything less than two inches won't hold up to the elements.

Sure, but not forever. Polymeric sand is generally intended for dry laid paver applications. Natural flagstone, concrete paver and ceramic brick patios and walkways are set upon gravel foundations, their joints then need to be filled.

Using natural materials in hardscaping is among one of most the popular trends in patios right now. Among these natural options, pea gravel is one of the best. Pea gravel is visually appealing as the small, round stones offer a soft look to the space they occupy.

To keep weeds down, cover the entire area with landscape fabric or heavy plastic to stop weed growth. When your chosen area is larger than the width of the fabric, lay the material in parallel strips with a 3-inch overlap and secure in place with fabric staples.