About This Site
PeaGravelCalculator.com is a free, accurate calculator and expert guide resource for homeowners, landscapers, and contractors planning pea gravel and landscaping projects. Every calculator and guide is built around verified material data, USGS density standards, ASTM gradation specifications, and CPSC safety guidelines.
Our audience is homeowners and professionals actively planning driveways, patios, garden paths, dog runs, drainage systems, and other outdoor projects. They need accurate, practical information — not generic landscaping advice recycled from other sites.
We are a focused resource. Contributor articles must match our subject matter closely. We do not publish off-topic content regardless of quality.
Who We Accept as Contributors
We consider submissions from professionals and experienced practitioners with demonstrable expertise in the topic they are writing about. Verifiable experience is required — not optional.
Landscape Contractors
Licensed landscapers and contractors with hands-on project experience in gravel, drainage, and hardscaping.
Civil Engineers
Engineers with experience in site drainage, aggregate specification, pavement design, or geotechnical work.
Landscape Writers
Experienced outdoor and home improvement writers with published bylines and a demonstrable track record.
Horticulturists & Garden Designers
Qualified horticulturists, RHS-certified designers, or garden designers with professional project experience.
Topics We Accept
All submissions must be directly relevant to pea gravel, landscaping materials, outdoor construction, or garden design. We do not publish general home improvement, interior design, finance, or unrelated DIY content.
Content Standards
We apply the same editorial standard to contributor submissions as we apply to our own pages. The bar is high. Most submissions we receive do not meet it.
We publish articles that
- Contain original research, practical experience, or genuine insight
- Cite primary sources (USGS, ASTM, CPSC, manufacturer data)
- Use specific non-round numbers in examples
- Are written by a named expert with verifiable credentials
- Cover a topic not already addressed on this site
- Are 1,200 or more words of substantive content
- Include a worked example or real project scenario
- Are formatted with H2 and H3 headings and data tables
We reject articles that
- Were written by AI or are AI-assisted without expert review
- Duplicate content already on this site or widely available elsewhere
- Lack primary source citations
- Promote specific brands, products, or suppliers
- Use round numbers in every example
- Are off-topic (finance, interior design, unrelated DIY)
- Have been published elsewhere
- Come from anonymous authors or undisclosed agencies
Formatting & Technical Requirements
| Requirement | Specification |
|---|---|
| Word count | 1,200 words minimum. 2,000 or more preferred for technical topics. |
| Format | Submit as Google Doc (shared with edit access) or plain HTML. No Word documents. |
| Headings | One H1 (article title). H2 for main sections. H3 for subsections. No bold text used as headings. |
| Worked example | At least one example using specific non-round numbers — e.g. 247 square feet at 3.5 inches depth, not "200 square feet at 3 inches." |
| Data table | At least one reference table with data from a primary or manufacturer source. |
| Sources | Factual claims linked to USGS, ASTM, CPSC, US Access Board, or verified manufacturer specifications. |
| Outbound links | Relevant outbound links in the article body are permitted. All links must be related to landscaping, gravel, outdoor construction, or garden design. Unrelated or promotional links are removed before publication. |
| Images | Not required. We do not publish stock photography. |
| Tone | Direct and practical. No "in today's modern gardens." No preamble. Answer first, explain second. |
| Units | Imperial units (feet, inches, tons, cubic yards) as primary. Metric in brackets where helpful. |
Submission Process
Pitch your topic first
Email contact@peagravelcalculator.com with subject line "Write for Us — [Your Topic]". Include a 2 to 3 sentence summary of your article, your credentials and a link to previous published work, and confirmation the topic is not already covered on this site. Do not send a full draft before topic approval.
Receive topic decision
We respond to all pitches within 5 business days. If approved, we confirm the specific angle, word count, and any data tables required. If declined, we will say so briefly — we do not provide detailed feedback on declined pitches.
Write and submit your draft
Once your topic is approved, submit your draft within 14 days as a shared Google Doc. Include your author bio — 2 to 3 sentences, credentials, and one link to your professional profile or website — at the end of the document.
Editorial review
We review every submission for factual accuracy, source verification, and editorial standards. We may request revisions or make minor edits. We will not change the substance of your argument without consulting you first.
Publication
Accepted articles are published within 10 business days of final approval. You will receive the live URL when published. Articles are permanent — we do not unpublish accepted content unless factual errors are found. Your author bio with a do-follow link is published alongside your article.
What Every Accepted Contributor Gets
Contextual outbound links
Relevant outbound links within the article body are permitted, provided they relate to landscaping, gravel, outdoor construction, or garden design.
Named byline
Your name and credentials published alongside your article on a permanent URL with a do-follow author link.
Permanent publication
Accepted articles and link insertions stay live indefinitely. No time limits or annual fees.
Fast response
Pitch decisions within 5 business days. Publication within 10 days of final approval.
Common Questions
Can I include outbound links in the article body?
Yes. Relevant outbound links within the article body are permitted. Links must be topically relevant to landscaping, gravel, outdoor construction, or garden design. Unrelated links, links to off-topic pages, or links that appear purely promotional are removed before publication. We also accept link insertion requests for already-published articles on this site — contact us with the URL and the link you would like inserted for consideration.
Can I republish my article elsewhere after it is published here?
No. We publish original content only. Articles submitted to us must not have been published elsewhere. After publication on this site, the article should not be republished elsewhere in identical or near-identical form — doing so creates duplicate content issues that harm both sites.
Do you accept link insertion requests for existing articles?
Yes. If you would like a link inserted into an already-published article on this site, contact us with the specific page URL, the anchor text, and the destination URL. We review all insertion requests against our editorial standards — the linked page must be genuinely relevant to the topic of the article it appears in.
How long does the review process take?
Pitch decisions within 5 business days. Draft review within 7 business days of submission. Publication after approval within 10 business days. Total from pitch to live URL is typically 3 to 4 weeks for articles requiring minimal revision.
Can I update my article after it is published?
Yes — and we encourage it. If material prices, product specifications, or safety standards change and affect your article, email us and we will update the relevant figures. The last updated date will move forward. This keeps the article accurate and benefits both the site and your byline.
What if my pitch is declined?
We decline pitches when the topic is already covered on this site, the topic is outside our scope, or the pitch does not demonstrate sufficient subject-matter expertise. We respond briefly with the reason. You are welcome to pitch a different topic at any time.