Pea gravel walkway
A path is a shallow, edged bed of rounded stone that drains and stays raked. It is a poor choice under a shed (the stones roll). It is a fair choice for feet and wheelbarrows if the edge holds.
Depth
2–3″ on fabric is the usual walkway bed. Deeper stone still moves unless you add a compacted base of crusher run under the pea.
Steps
- Mark length and width. A 3 ft path is a common residential default.
- Dig, edge (steel, brick, or timber), fabric, then stone.
- Do not compact pea gravel like road base — it will not lock. Rake it level.
Open the calculator with these defaults
Will it stick to shoes?
A little, when wet. A broom or a mat at the door helps. Angular #57 on a path is stabler but harsher on bare feet.
Weed barrier?
Fabric slows weeds; it does not stop them forever. Edges matter more.