Pebbles, gravel, and crushed rock

When you buy natural stones to decorate your garden and pavers, it’s essential to know how pebbles, gravel, and crushed rock differ from each other to ensure you get the right product for your project.

Pebbles

Pebbles are semi-polished round bits of rock that have been smoothed by the constant movement of water over them. They are typically found near rivers or oceans and are made up of extremely hard particles of quartz, chert, silica, and other minerals. Rocks are also machine tumbled to create pebbles. Pebbles are rock fragments that are at least 5 mm in size. Rocks smaller than this is referred to as ‘grit’- also found inland from ancient dried up water bodies.

Gravel

Gravel is similar to pebbles in appearance. You may find it difficult to distinguish between the two. However, pebbles are more alluring, with well-rounded, polished edges and vibrant colours, whereas gravel is dull in colour and uneven in shape.

Crushed rock

Where pebbles are naturally found near bodies of water, crushed rock is a substitute created by blasting, crushing, and screening. As a result, huge rock deposits are broken into smaller sized rocks. What distinguishes crushed rocks from pebbles is that crushed rock has a consistent colour and are more angular than rounded pebbles.

Area calculation

To calculate the area you need to cover, measure the length and the width, and multiply those figures together. Length x Width = m².

Pebbles for Africa enables you to shop online for decorative pebbles, gravel, and crushed rock. Once you’ve determined how to prepare your area and how much decorative gravel you require, you can order the decorative stones for your application.

Pebbles for Africa offers the most extensive range of pebbles, gravel, and crushed rock for dry landscaping – whether you use it to create a water-wise garden or simply as an ornamental feature in your garden.

Our range of pebbles, gravel, and crushed rock includes decorative gravel in various sizes:

·         Extra-small and small pebbles are 20 mm to 40 mm

·         Medium pebbles measure 50 mm to 65 mm

·         Large and extra-large pebbles can measure 70 mm to 130 mm

We also provide semi-precious pebbles and rocks including, Red Jasper, rose quartz, and tiger eye.

Contact Pebbles for Africa for details

Get in touch with Pebbles for Africa, the leading gravel and pebble supplier in Gauteng, today to find out more about their various sized and coloured decorative pebbles, gravel, and crushed rock.