Gravel foundations provide exceptional stability and drainage for shed installations. Unlike concrete slabs that can crack or shift over time, crushed stone creates a permeable base that prevents ...

1. The size and type of pebble you want. 2. The dimensions of your space. 3. How thickly you want the gravel to be spread. For size of rock, 3/8 to 1/2 inch is easiest to handle.

Fill the joints with a mixture of 2 parts pea gravel to 1 part sand. Fill the joints halfway with the sand/gravel mixture and spray it with a garden hose to compact it.

Pea gravel is higher priced than gravel but offers more design options, styles and colors such as tans, light and dark grays. The loose surface of ¼-inch rounded stones, however, is hard to walk on.