Pea gravel play area

Considering using pea gravel for playgrounds? Learn how it can be an ideal material to use and why it's more than just attractive, safe, and durable.

Want a sandbox but don't want the mess? A rock box is the answer! This step-by-step tutorial shows you how to make one for less than $50!

Tap into the imagination of your child and build a play space in your landscape that will entertain for hours and years!

Building a sandbox for your child sounds like a great idea at a glance. But, when you start to research how best to go about it, the downsides, and what kind of sand to use, things start to get a little more complicated. So, those thinking outside the (sand)box may consider pea gravel instead of sand. But this brings up the question – can you use pea gravel for sandbox?

Backyard kids play area. Pea gravel for trucks and chalk board paint

How do you make a boring backyard fun? Turn it into a backyard construction play area for kids (aka a rock pit)! They will love it!

Hi! I’m Meredith, and I blog over at Perfection Pending and I’m back with a fun idea for an outdoor gravel pit play area. I’m not much of a DIY’er and definitely am better at parenting tips, and fun essays on parenting, but I’m super excited about this idea my husband and I had for...Read the Post

Are you interested in buying pea gravel for use in a playground? Find out whether that's a good idea or not in this blog post.

Spring 2021 editor's note: check out our DIY Pea Gravel Patio 2-year Update to see how it's held up! 2019 has been the year of paint everything that's not moving here at Redeeming Hampton. Patio furniture, whitewashing the brick patio and numerous other smaller projects. I know you've been patiently waiting for this tutorial –…

Pea gravel might be useful in many situations, but if you've got a spot that gets high traffic or heavy rain, you should consider an alternative.

A 4 x 6 Rock Box w/ Pea Gravel my husband built.

Playground wood chips a better alternative to pea gravel? We think so. Playground wood chips, are designed, engineered & installed with kids safety in mind.

Read about pea gravel patio pros and cons if you are planning to install a brand new patio in the backyard, or laying a new, low-maintenance driveway.

In this blog post, we will go over pea gravel vs sand for sandbox and compare them to give you a better idea of which one may be best for your child.