Gravel for paths

[NotPercyThrower]

Hi, I am fed up of grass paths and have decided to put a gravel path between my raised beds (in my garden not allotment). I wondered if anyone knew where to get nice, but reasonable gravel. After reading reviews I had pretty much decided on Wickes pea gravel/shingle, which was a great price. However when I went to check out the sample bag it looked very disapointing. Perhaps it was a bad bulk bag, but it didn't look decorative at all and was very small and crumbly.

I am therefore keen to see if anyone has any recommendations. Thanks.

[mothhawk]

Have you checked out your local builders merchants? They often sell to the public, and are likely to be cheaper than a DIY store, and probably with a larger range.

[veggiechicken]

I use Cotswold stone chippings over membrane for paths. Annual weeds that seed into it pull out easily. Buy it in bulk, as Mothhawk says ^^^^^ its cheaper from a builder's merchants and in a big bag too.

[VirginVegGrower]

I buy as VC above, you can also get something called all gold gravel. Both are pricey but when I bought mine a tonne bag was £79 delivered and that's considered cheap.

[GardenFaery]

I buy as VC above, you can also get something called all gold gravel. Both are pricey but when I bought mine a tonne bag was £79 delivered and that's considered cheap.

Sounds similar to mine - and it has been there for about 5-6 years now - look up the size of the gravel too though, if buying in bulk - I love my bigger-sized 'crunchy' gravel - but my dear departed mum -RIP - used to comment "I'm sure u were meant to buy the smaller size" when she tried to walk over it in her heels LOL

[vegnut]

Just be careful of pea shingle size. Cat litter tray comes to mind

[VirginVegGrower]

The cats don't go in mine, but then I do have doggies

[chris]

I use pea gravel in my green house. It's not really decorative.. Serves it purpose though

Think there's a pic of it in the undercover forum.