Pea Gravel in Mississippi
Also sold as 3/8" Natural Pea Gravel
Also known as: washed gravel, chert gravel
When a Mississippi homeowner is finishing a clay-site walk or patio, Pea Gravel provides a smooth surface where water can pass below.
- Size: Approximately 3/8 inch
- Type: Small, smooth, naturally rounded stones
- Color: Tans, creams, grays, browns and occasional reds
From $655 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
When a walk or patio is being finished on Mississippi clay, the surface material should not be expected to overcome ground that swells, shrinks, or holds water. Pea Gravel gives the exposed area a smooth feel underfoot while allowing rain to filter between the rounded stones. It can also serve in playgrounds and drainage features where its open surface is useful.
Yazoo clay and Delta buckshot can stay wet for long periods, so the finished grade still needs to direct water away from the project. Ready and level the surface beneath Pea Gravel before it is placed. The material's natural earth-tone variation provides a settled landscape appearance, while the site preparation handles the conditions below the gravel.
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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Call or text us at (601) 706-3281 and we'll help you calculate the right quantity for your project.
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
For patios and outdoor seating, natural pea gravel creates a permeable finish with a relaxed appearance. Rounded stones feel comfortable to walk on and allow water through, while flagstone, brick borders, and furniture can define the space.
Walkways & Garden Paths
For garden walks, pea gravel offers a simple path material with a relaxed appearance. Use borders of steel, stone, or brick to hold the gravel in place and form tidy edges through planting areas.
Playgrounds & Play Areas
Pea gravel can cover a children's play space with rounded, smooth stones rather than angular aggregate. The material allows water to pass through, avoids the insect issue associated with wood mulch, and leaves a natural-looking finish.
Drainage & Ground Cover
Place pea gravel near foundations, below downspouts, within drainage swales, or over spots where turf does not establish well. Its open structure lets water move through while giving the area a finished appearance throughout the year.
Why Choose Pea Gravel
Comfortable & Safe
Pea gravel's rounded, smooth pieces are comfortable to walk across, including barefoot. With no sharp corners, it is suited to play spaces and pedestrian areas with regular foot traffic.
Beautiful Natural Colors
The blend of warm, earthy shades in pea gravel brings texture and visual variation to a landscape. Since those shades occur within the stone, they do not fade, chip, or wash away over time as dyed alternatives may.
Excellent Drainage
Water moves through the small, even-sized stones instead of remaining on the surface as puddles. This can help manage moisture near foundations, patios, and garden beds without complex drainage systems, especially where wet soil needs a free-draining cover.
Low Maintenance
Pea gravel does not decompose annually as wood mulch does, so it can keep its appearance and purpose for years with little attention. A garden-hose rinse from time to time is enough to refresh the surface.
