Gravel varies by region depending on the type of rocks and sand types that
are available because it is very expensive to ship any distance. Given that,
gravel is sold as washed which means that most of the fines are removed.
This type is good for drainage as around foundations, if used on driveways
the gravel tends to move around from driving on it. It is also sold as
"crusher run" which includes the stone dust and fines from the crusher, this
is a good base for driveways and roads as it packs down. In areas with sand
and gravel mixed, this is also available for driveway bases and comes in a
couple of qualities, around here it is called Granular A or Granular B, B is
mostly sand.

Next it sold by size, pea gravel is about 1/4 to 3/8" in diameter. Then
there is 3/4, 1", 2" and 6" stones. 2" and up is very difficult to move by
hand, power equipment is best.
Phone a couple of local aggregate suppliers and see what they recommend for
your needs.

"Edwin Pawlowski" wrote in message
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"benick" wrote in message
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I've got to order some gravel to expand my turnaround by the garage
mostly to have more space to push snow (Maine) and I'm not sure what to
order. A friend said gravel is sold by the size of the rocks in it and
that I should order 2 inch...Is this true??? Thanks for any help.....

It is sold by size, but I have no idea what is best for you. As the guys
at the gravel place what will work best for you situation.