🪨 Decorative Rock
Pea Gravel
Small, rounded gravel roughly the size of a pea (3/8"). A homeowner favorite for informal paths, dog runs, playground bases, and casual patios thanks to its comfortable feel underfoot.
Available sizes
3/8" nominal
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Representative visualizations. Actual color, texture, and size vary by supplier and lot.
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Order Pea Gravel — delivered.
- Delivered to your project
- Contractor pricing available
- Managed by Yardexa end-to-end
- One point of contact
Free to request. No account required.
Availability
In stock- Available in Southern California
- Available in Northern California
- Delivered pricing available
- Heavy equipment delivery available
Typical lead time
1–3 business days
Delivery options
End dumpSuper sacksTruck & transfer
Yardexa coordinates pricing and delivery — you order through Yardexa, not through individual yards.
Why order through Yardexa
A real materials company — coordinated for you.
- Material expertiseEvery product page written by people who spec and deliver materials for a living.
- Managed procurementOne request per project. Yardexa handles pricing, sourcing, and delivery — no calls to five yards.
- Professional supportA specialist follows every order — before, during, and after delivery.
- Delivered pricing, preparedYardexa prepares delivered pricing that includes truck, fuel, and site coordination — not a surprise on the invoice.
- Fulfillment network handledYardexa coordinates sourcing behind the scenes — you never contact yards directly.
- California coverageLive routes across LA, OC, San Diego, Riverside, Inland Empire, and Ventura.
- Project planning toolsCalculators, bundles, and a project cart that mirror how contractors actually order.
Advantages
- Comfortable to walk on
- Attractive and affordable
- Easy to install
- Widely available
Applications
- Paths and walkways
- Patios (edged)
- Playgrounds
- Around pool decks
- Dog runs
Specifications
- Density
- 1.4 tons per cubic yard
- Shape
- Rounded
Coverage per cubic yard
| Depth | Coverage |
|---|---|
| 2" | 162 sq ft |
| 3" | 108 sq ft |
Common uses
WalkwaysPatiosPlayground surfacingDecorative bedding
Installation tips
- Always edge pea gravel — it migrates without a curb, steel edging, or pavers.
- Compact a 2" road base layer beneath decorative pea gravel for stability.
Ordering tips
- Round color and size vary by supplier — request a sample.
Common mistakes
- Skipping edging — the gravel wanders into lawns within weeks.
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Frequently asked
- Is pea gravel good for drainage?
- It has some drainage but it packs tight. For true drainage use washed drain rock.
- How deep should pea gravel be?
- 3" for walkable paths and patios, 4"+ for playground fall zones.