PEA GRAVEL FOR A BOG ..... DIFFERENT SIZES?

[Mmathis]

I assumed that pea gravel was pea gravel was pea gravel. It comes in different SIZES?

I never thought about it before.

What size is best for a bog?

Is the bagged stuff from HOME DEPOT & LOWES OK? There are lots of different sized particles in that mix, and looking at mine, I can't help but think that it's too small. I'm only working on my new "turtle bog" now, but want to be absolutely sure before I start construction on the main bog!

 

[Tula]

We have a landscape company near by. If you have something like this, you can go in person to look at the various sized gravels. We bring a large container and fill it up there, as it's cheaper….they just weigh the whole car without the gravel…then with the gravel

 

[Nepen]

I know, right! I was so confused about the size. One place I read that I should use a specific size but I couldnt find any indication of what size the pea gravels sold at home depot are, but it's the smallest so I got those... still big though, more like big peas/ giant peas.. but my plants are fine and the water is flowing fine so I guess it's fine for me.

 

[shakaho]

The HD pea gravel is fine. You can probably get it cheaper at a stone/gravel yard. Just don't make the mistake I did and get pea-gravel sized granite chips. It packs.

 

[addy1]

I had mine delivered, needed way to much to buy by the bag. Did buy some hd stuff it was the same size.

 

[Dave's pond Indiana]

Same with me I buy from a landscaper by the dump truck load that way I always have it on hand when I need it.

 

[Mmathis]

When we get the main bog finished, we'll have it delivered as there's no way to deal with that many HOME DEPOT bags, LOL! But I also have a smaller bog coming along [for my box turtles -- it will connect with the pond also] and I have the "store" pea gravel in it. Was just wondering since the sizes are so varied. Seems like the smaller particulate is settling to the bottom and making a slurry....

 

[msgsfc1006]

Would you mind posting a picture of your bog that you connected to your pond? I'm thinking of creating a bog off of our pond for turtles and other amphibians/bog plants. Sounds like a great idea.

 

[dieselplower]

The smaller the rocks, the better the filter. Keep in mind if you can't backflush, it could clog up at some point.