Pea Gravel Delivery in Bartlett, TN, Sold by the Ton
Bulk pea gravel delivered in Bartlett, TN. Stone size 1/4 - 3/8. Tan / mixed color.
Starting from $587.17 delivered to Bartlett for 2 tons, our minimum order
Pea gravel delivery in Bartlett, TN is a simple way to get a smooth, rounded decorative stone onto a walkway, border or bed without hauling it yourself. The stone is sold by the ton and brought to the address you give. This page covers the town, the jobs pea gravel suits best, how the delivered price works, and how to size an order. You can also browse Pea Gravel in Tennessee for the rest of the state.
About Bartlett and Its Neighbors
Bartlett has about 57,000 residents and sits inside the Memphis metro area. The nearest towns to check on a map are Collierville, about 6 miles away, Memphis at 14 miles, and Southaven, Mississippi at 21 miles. Those distances give a quick sense of where Bartlett fits in the region.
Best Uses for Pea Gravel in Bartlett
Common uses include:
- Garden paths and stepping areas between planting beds
- Borders around patios, pool decks and fire pit areas
- A decorative top layer around shrubs and small trees, kept clear of the trunk
Pea Gravel Delivery in Bartlett, TN: How Pricing Works
Orders are sold by the ton and delivered to the job site you name. The delivered price is calculated live for your ZIP code and shown on the page, so the figure you see is the one that applies to your address. In Bartlett, bigger orders drop to a lower rate per ton. Bartlett pea gravel orders start at 2 tons. For the service details, see delivery in Bartlett.
How Much Pea Gravel You Need
Start by measuring the area in feet, then multiply length by width by depth in inches and divide by 324. That gives cubic yards. Each cubic yard of this stone weighs about 2,800 pounds, and a ton is 2,000 pounds, so convert your volume to tons before you enter a quantity. The calculator is a quick way to check your number.
Other Materials Ordered in Bartlett
If your project also calls for Mulch, remember that it is sold by the cubic yard, not the ton. Premium Screened Topsoil is sold by the ton like pea gravel, so you order it by weight rather than volume.
Who Orders Pea Gravel in Bartlett
Pea gravel in Bartlett tends to suit two kinds of buyers. The first is a homeowner refreshing a front walk or a backyard bed. The second is a small contractor who needs a dependable decorative stone for client landscape jobs. Both benefit from the same plain habit: decide on the finished shape first, then order the stone that fits it.
Pea Gravel Pairs With Local Masonry and Planting
Pea gravel pairs well with flagstone, brick and concrete pavers because its tan tones sit comfortably beside warm masonry. A border of gravel around a stone patio softens the hard edge where the patio meets the lawn. Planted beds look more finished when the stone frames the plants instead of crowding them.
Planning the Shape of a Path or Border
Paths work best when the gravel is wide enough for comfortable walking, with room for one person or two side by side. Curves look relaxed in a garden, while a straight run suits a practical route from the driveway to a back door. Border strips can be narrower, but a thin ribbon looks sparse, so a band of several inches usually reads as deliberate. Mark the outline with a garden hose or spray paint so you can see the finished shape before the stone arrives.
Spreading the Stone Evenly
A wheelbarrow and a steel rake do most of the work here. Pull the stone from the pile in small loads, then fan it across the bed so the layer grows evenly rather than building into one thick mound.
Placing Your Order in Bartlett
Enter the quantity in tons and compare it with the area you measured. Many buyers round up a little rather than run short partway through a job, since a second delivery means another visit to finish the look. Set aside any extra stone for touch-ups or for a second bed later.
About Pea Gravel
About this material
Pea gravel is a decorative stone made of small pieces that have been rounded by natural wear over time. The stones on this product run about 1/4 to 3/8 inch across and show a tan to mixed color, so a finished path or border looks warm and even rather than striped. Each piece is smooth on every side, which lets the surface rake flat and stay comfortable to walk across in bare feet.
Bartlett pea gravel is sold by the ton. Measure your project in cubic yards first, then convert the volume to tons before you choose a quantity. Because the stone is natural, shades and shapes can vary a little from one load to the next, and that variation is part of its character. A small sample is a good way to check the color against your brick, stone or mulch before a large order goes out.
What Pea Gravel costs in Bartlett
Around Bartlett, pea gravel is quoted by the ton with delivery layered in based on distance from the closest yard. Send your ZIP and load size and we will send back a same-hour quote with the truck rate and the per-ton figure spelled out. Plan on roughly 77 sq ft of coverage per ton at 3 inches deep, which puts a single-car driveway in the 4 to 8 ton bracket.
How crews use Pea Gravel in Bartlett
Bartlett contractors keep pea gravel on the order sheet for a short list of standard installs. Top of the list is patio gravel, where the material is rolled out in tight urban lots and infill builds and screeded to grade. Right behind that is walkway gravel, common in dense neighborhoods where curb access is short and often paired with edging or fabric below the lift. Bartlett sits at about 56,708 residents, which means we see steady weekday traffic from landscape crews and weekend pickups from owner-builders.
Delivery day in Bartlett
Delivery in Bartlett runs out of the nearest pit; you get a two hour arrival window the evening prior and a call when the driver leaves the scale. Plan for 12 ft of clear path for a tandem and 14 ft for a tri-axle, plus a level area at the dump point so the bed lifts straight. Standard lead time on this lane is Mon-Sat, with same-day windows held open for orders that hit the desk before 11 AM and clear payment.
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What size is this pea gravel?
Each piece measures between 1/4 and 3/8 inch across. That small, even size rakes into a neat surface and fills the gaps between larger stones in a border. If you are comparing it with a bigger decorative rock, check the size on the product page first, since the look and the way it feels underfoot change quickly as the pieces get larger.
How many tons is one cubic yard of pea gravel?
At about 2,800 pounds per cubic yard, one cubic yard weighs roughly 1.4 tons, because a ton is 2,000 pounds. A 2-ton order therefore covers about 1.4 cubic yards of stone. Use this number when you turn a measured volume into a quantity, and keep the math simple by writing the cubic yards down before you convert.
Is pea gravel a good choice for a driveway?
Usually not. Rounded stones shift under tires, so cars push them into ruts and the surface needs frequent raking. Pea gravel works better for walkways, patios and garden paths. For a driveway, many owners choose a crushed stone with angular edges that lock together under load, which holds its shape far better.
Does pea gravel help with drainage?
It can. The open space between the stones lets rain soak through instead of pooling on the surface, which is why it is often used in low spots along a path. It does not replace proper grading, though. If water runs toward a house foundation, the gravel alone will not correct that, and the ground around the house needs its own fix.
How do I keep pea gravel from spreading into the lawn?
Install an edging strip along the edge of the bed or path. Steel, aluminum and sunken paver borders all work well. Edging holds the stones in place and keeps the mower from throwing them across the grass. Rake the surface every few weeks, and top up thin spots once a year so the area keeps an even look.
Should I put landscape fabric under pea gravel?
Many people do, especially in beds where weeds are a concern. Fabric blocks light from weed seeds while still letting water pass through. Choose a woven or heavy non-woven fabric, overlap the seams, and pin it down at the edges. Fabric can make the gravel harder to rake, so skip it in areas you plan to dig into often.
Why is pea gravel priced by weight instead of volume?
Weight is a steadier measure than volume. A load of pea gravel can look looser or denser depending on how it was loaded, but a ton is always 2,000 pounds. Ordering by the ton means the quantity you pay for is the same every time, and it keeps one clear unit for every order you place.
What is the difference between pea gravel and river rock?
Pea gravel is small, usually between 1/4 and 3/8 inch, and rounded. River rock works better as a decorative top layer in dry creek beds and larger accent areas.