Gravel Guides
Everything for your gravel project — from calculating cubic yards to choosing the right type, building a driveway, and installing decorative rock.
📐 Calculate first
Use our gravel calculator to find cubic yards and tons before ordering. Add 10% for waste. Most driveways need two layers: #411 base + #57 surface.🏗 Build correctly
A proper gravel driveway needs 6–8 inches total depth and landscape fabric underneath to prevent gravel from sinking into soil over time.💰 Know your costs
Crushed stone costs $25–$40 per yard. River rock runs $40–$80. Delivery adds $50–$100. A typical 12×50 ft driveway costs $1,500–$6,000 installed.🧮 Gravel Calculator
💰 Cost & Weight
🪨 Choosing the Right Gravel
- →Types of Gravel for LandscapingCrusher run, pea gravel, river rock, decomposed granite — full comparison with costs.
- →What Type of Gravel for a Driveway?#411 base + #57 surface = the right system. Which gravel for which layer.
- →How Deep Should Gravel Be?Driveway: 4–6". Path: 2–3". Garden bed: 2". Full depth guide by application.
🚧 Installation Guides
🌿 Decorative Gravel
⚖️ Gravel vs Other Materials
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