Pea Gravel Delivery in Lodi, CA by the Ton
Bulk pea gravel delivered in Lodi, CA. Stone size 1/4 - 3/8. Tan / mixed color.
Starting from $624.82 delivered to Lodi for 2 tons, our minimum order
Pea gravel delivery in Lodi, CA for beds, paths and borders
In a dry Lodi summer, the grass and fields around town turn tan, and a gravel path in the same tone blends into the landscape instead of standing out. Pea gravel delivery in Lodi, CA brings rounded stone sized 1/4 to 3/8 inch in a tan, mixed color, which suits planting beds, paths and borders where a soft, even surface matters more than structure.
The pieces roll, so keep the stone on the surfaces people walk on and around. Anything that has to bear weight needs crushed stone under it.
What the price on this page covers
The number shown here is the delivered price for the ZIP you enter, worked out live so it reflects your own address before you commit. Larger orders get a lower rate per ton, and a full bed usually works out to a better rate than a small top-up.
Best uses for pea gravel in Lodi
- Vegetable garden paths: a dry walkway between raised beds that keeps boots out of the mud.
- Front walk edges: a clean band along the path to the door.
- Drip line zones: a loose cover that tidies the area around a shrub row.
- Fence line strips: a narrow strip that keeps weeds and grass from crowding the fence.
Keeping stone clear of trees
Keep the stone a short distance from the trunk so the bark stays dry and the root flare is not buried under the layer. A neat ring of gravel around a young tree looks finished and gives the mower a clear margin.
Designing a gravel path
A path reads best when it is at least as wide as the stride of the person walking it, and when it curves gently toward its destination. Edge the path so the stone stays between the lines, and let the planting fill in the sides so the walk feels like part of the garden.
Soil and mulch to buy alongside
Gravel is only one layer of a planting scheme. Premium Screened Topsoil is sold by the ton and is the choice for building up soil in a new planting area. Mulch is sold by the cubic yard and works as a top dressing around trees and shrubs.
How much pea gravel Lodi projects need
Sizing depends on three numbers: the length and width of the area in feet, and the depth in inches. For Lodi pea gravel, multiply the three measurements together and divide by 324 to get cubic yards. Each cubic yard of this stone weighs about 2,800 pounds, so multiply the cubic yards by 2,800 and divide by 2,000 to get tons, which is about 1.4 tons per cubic yard. Round up at the edges, because irregular borders take more material than a clean rectangle.
A path 30 feet long, 3 feet wide and 2 inches deep is about 0.6 cubic yards, or roughly 0.8 tons. That is a small share of the 2 ton minimum, so a path like this is best planned together with a bed or a border.
The quickest route is the calculator, which handles the conversion from your measurements to a tonnage.
Getting pea gravel to a Lodi address
The delivery goes to the address you enter, and the delivery in Lodi page has the local specifics. Choose a drop spot as close to the work as the truck can reach, and keep the route clear of parked cars so the driver has room to unload. Stockton is about 11 miles away, with Elk Grove at about 19 miles, Manteca at about 23 miles, Tracy at about 24 miles and Brentwood at about 27 miles.
With roughly 69,000 residents, Lodi counts as part of the Stockton metro area.
Ordering pea gravel in Lodi, CA
- Enter your ZIP to see the delivered price.
- Set the tonnage you need, with 2 tons as the lowest option.
- Check the total and the delivery details before you submit.
For the full set of decorative stone options, see Pea Gravel in California.
About Pea Gravel
This pea gravel is a decorative stone sized 1/4 to 3/8 inch, in a tan and mixed color. Its rounded pieces roll into a smooth, even surface that rakes cleanly and looks at home in a cottage bed or a modern border.
The stone is classed as decorative. Gardeners in the Central Valley use it for paths, planting beds, borders and drainage-friendly dry channels. It is a finish material, so it should sit over a firm base in any area that carries weight.
Each cubic yard weighs about 2,800 pounds, which matters when you move from a measured bed to a tonnage on the order form. Pea gravel is sold by the ton with a 2 ton minimum, and the delivered price for your ZIP is shown on the page as you select the quantity.
What Pea Gravel costs in Lodi
Around Lodi, 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 Lodi
Lodi 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. Lodi sits at about 68,642 residents, which means we see steady weekday traffic from landscape crews and weekend pickups from owner-builders.
Delivery day in Lodi
Delivery in Lodi 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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Is pea gravel a good surface for a dog run?
It can work, but expect some wear. Dogs dig and scatter loose stone, and small pieces can lodge between paw pads. A thicker layer drains well and is easy to hose down. Edge the run firmly and check the surface now and then for stone that has been kicked out onto the grass.
Does pea gravel drain well under a bed?
Pea gravel drains well on its own, because the gaps between the rounded pieces let water pass through. What lies beneath matters more. Dense soil underneath a thick layer can hold water after a hard rain. Watch how water moves across the site after a storm and adjust grade or edging if it pools.
Can I mix pea gravel with another kind of stone?
You can, but the look is usually better when each area has one product. Mixed sizes settle unevenly, and the smaller pieces work down between the larger ones. If you want two colors, separate them with an edge so each zone keeps a clear line.
How do I stop weeds from coming up through pea gravel?
Pull weeds by hand while they are small, since their roots often sit in the top layer of stone. Check the seam where gravel meets lawn first, because most seedlings start there. A pre-emergent treatment in early spring can slow new growth, but follow the label exactly and make sure it is safe for the plants nearby.
Can pea gravel go over the dense soil around Lodi?
Yes, but dense soil drains slowly and can pull stone down into it over time. Loosen the top few inches first, level the ground, and lay landscape fabric before spreading the stone. The fabric keeps the layer on top of the soil instead of mixing into it, so the bed stays clean and easy to rake.
Why does a pea gravel bed look thin after a year?
Stone scatters off the edges and sinks into the soil beneath, so a bed that looked full at the start can thin out over time. Clean the stone out of the soil in spots, add a fresh top layer, and rake the bed level. A thin area near a path usually means traffic has pushed the stone outward.
Does pea gravel need sealing?
No. Pea gravel is loose stone, so there is no surface to seal. A sealer would bind the pieces together and make the bed hard to rake. Clear leaves and debris off the top and keep the layer level instead.
Will the color look the same once the stone gets wet?
The tan, mixed color can look darker when the stone is wet, then lighten as it dries. This is normal for natural stone. If the color matters for a visible front bed, spread a small sample first and look at it once it has dried, then decide on the full quantity.