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Gravel and rock work in Posey County usually happens once the ground dries in spring and before the first hard freeze sets in. About 86 days a year drop below 32F, so the ground moves enough to disturb a surface that lacks a solid base.
Timing the delivery onto firm ground matters. A layer placed on wet soil will settle unevenly and need more material later. Planning ahead for the dry spells in the calendar avoids ruts in the first season.
Crusher Run is the most-ordered product for base layers locally. It compacts into a stable surface that resists the freeze-thaw movement that 86 freeze days produce. For the top layer you have these alternatives.
| Product | Use | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 3/8" Natural Pea Gravel | Play areas, patios | Rounded and smooth underfoot |
| River Rock | Beds, borders, dry creek beds | Natural shape in mixed sizes |
| 2-4" River Rock | Larger decorative cover and erosion control | Handles heavy rain run-off |
| Drain Rock | French drains and dry wells | Clean, no fines, moves water fast |
| Decomposed Granite | Paths and patios that compact firm | Dusty when dry, stable when packed |
| Crusher Run | Compacting base under everything | Includes fines for a solid foundation |
| Road Base | Lanes and pads that carry trucks | Engineered for heavy loads |
The table below matches five typical jobs with the right gravel or rock and a recommended depth. Use the depth as a starting point; local frost and drainage may call for adjustments.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Path that stays firm | Decomposed Granite | 3 to 4 inches after compaction |
| Dry creek bed | River Rock | 4 to 6 inches for visual flow |
| Landscape beds | 3/8" Natural Pea Gravel | 2 to 3 inches, edges contained |
| Erosion control on a slope | 2-4" River Rock | 6 to 8 inches, keyed into soil |
| French drain | Drain Rock | 12 to 18 inches around the pipe |
The county gets about 50 inches of precipitation a year, so drainage and washout planning are key for any gravel or rock surface. About 77 days a year bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain, which means scheduling the delivery onto firm ground matters. A load placed on saturated soil will sink and require extra material.
Snowfall averages about 12 inches a year. Plowing can scrape and scatter a loose gravel layer if it lacks a compacted base. Ground freezing here is real but moderate, which affects how deep the base layer needs to be. Freeze and thaw cycles work on loose material all winter, which is the argument for the deeper first lift.
Soils mapped in the Posey County area are commonly somewhat poorly drained. More base stone under the surface layer helps compensate. The ground around Posey County is in dual hydrologic group C/D. Where it is drained it takes water in slowly and sheds a fair amount across the surface; where it is not, it takes water in very slowly, so most rain runs across the surface. Drainage and a deeper base matter more here, depending on the site.
Coverage depends on the material's size and the depth you choose. Use the material calculators on our site to convert square footage to tons. Most loads are sold by the full ton, and the calculator gives you a close figure to enter at checkout.
Order online by the ton and get delivery by dump truck to your address. The price is calculated by your ZIP at checkout. Loads range from 1 ton to more than 40 tons. Free delivery applies on qualifying orders. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off your first order.
You choose a delivery date at checkout that must be at least 3 business days after the order. Pick a morning window (7am to 12pm) or an afternoon window (12pm to 5pm). A valid phone number is required. You get an email confirmation, then a second email closer to the date with the scheduled window and a photo of the material being loaded. Delivery only goes ahead once you approve that second email.
You or someone you nominate must be at the site during the window. The site needs a road width of at least 12 feet for the truck. Delivery information covers all the details. Read what we do and do not cover. About Gravel Monkey explains our broker model. Customer reviews show what other buyers say.
That depends on the area and depth. For example, a 10x20 foot path at 3 inches deep needs about 1.5 tons of decomposed granite. Because Posey County gets about 50 inches of annual precipitation, you may want an extra half-inch of depth for drainage. Use the calculator for your exact dimensions.
Delivery is priced by your ZIP at checkout. The county has about 77 wet days a year, which can affect scheduling but not the base delivery charge. Larger loads generally cost less per ton. Free delivery applies on qualifying orders.
Use a solid edge restraint such as steel edging, landscape timber, or concrete curbing. For driveways, install a paver edge or heavy-duty plastic strip. Without an edge, gravel and rock will migrate over time, especially on slopes or during heavy rain.
Fabric helps separate the gravel from the soil below, preventing weeds and stopping the rock from sinking into the mud. Use a non-woven geotextile that drains water. On compacted base layers like crusher run, fabric is optional. On top layers like pea gravel, it makes maintenance easier.
Ordering is straightforward. Pick your product, enter your address, choose a delivery window at checkout, and approve the final confirmation email. Posey County is our service area, and we deliver to residential and commercial sites across the county.
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