Mainland Aggregates Customer Blog

  1. How to Clean Granite Chippings: A Step-by-Step Guide

    Granite chippings are a popular choice for landscaping and gardening projects. Their durability, low maintenance, and natural beauty make them a great option for paths, driveways, and decorative features.  Although granite chippings tend to remain looking great for most of their lifecycle and often don’t need much TLC, after enough time ...
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  2. Tarmac Planings: The Perfect Solution for Commercial Grade Projects

    What are Tarmac Planings? Tarmac planings (or tarmac scalpings) are an eco-friendly and cost-effective alternative to traditional tarmac. Tarmac planings are made up of recycled asphalt. These materials are ground down to form small pieces, which are then compacted to form a durable and long-lasting surface. Tarmac planings are an ...
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  3. What Is Self-Binding Gravel?

    Self-binding gravel is a type of decorative gravel that is designed to compact and bind together, forming a stable and long-lasting surface. Unlike traditional loose gravel, self-binding gravel is made up of a combination of small stones, sand, and clay particles that bind together naturally. This creates a firm and stable surface that is resistant...
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  4. How To Lay Self Binding Gravel

      At Mainland Aggregates, we offer a wide range of gravel in various sizes and colours. This includes our best-selling gravel such as the old english self-binding gravel and Cotswold self-binding gravel. Self-binding gravel has become a popular choice for low-maintenance and attractive driveways and garden paths. Unlike traditional loose ...
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  5. How To Build Outdoor Features With Gabion Baskets

      Gabion baskets are an excellent way to create unique and durable outdoor features. Whether you're looking to build a garden wall, a retaining wall, or a planter, gabion baskets can provide an attractive and long-lasting solution. Here's how to build outdoor features with gabion baskets.  Choose the Right Size and Shape  The ...
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  6. MOT Type Sub Base: A Comprehensive Guide

    MOT Type Sub Base is an essential component of many construction projects, particularly those involving roads, driveways, and other hard surfaces. This material provides a stable base upon which the final surface can be laid, ensuring durability and longevity of the finished product. In this article, we will explore what MOT Type Sub Base is, the ...
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  7. How To Decorate Your Outdoors With Gabion Stone

    Gabion stones can be used to seamlessly tie your home to your landscape. Whether you want to fully re-decorate your outdoor space or simply add something special to a part of your home, gabion stones could be the ideal solution.   What Are Gabion Stones Gabion stones are commonly used to fill gabion baskets. Gabion baskets are steel ...
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  8. Top 5 Most Popular Landscaping Materials For Driveways, Pathways, Gardens And Other Outdoor Space

    Decorative aggregates are a popular landscaping material choice for driveways, pathways, gardens and other outdoor spaces. They can be used for a wide range of landscaping projects, from decorative plant borders to pebble mosaic garden pathways. Decorative aggregate's popularity are due to their versatility as well as the large selection of styles ...
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  9. What Is The Best Driveway Surface To Have In The UK?

    Are you considering upgrading the front of your home and wondering what the best driveway surface materials are? Whatever the reason for your driveway deliberation, you’ve come to the right place as we will be going over the pros and cons of each in this post.  Why You Should Consider The Best Driveway Surface To Have In The UK When ...
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  10. Mainland Aggregates Top Cobble Stone For Filling Your Pond

    Picking the right type of rock, cobbles and gravel for your pond – and then using it imaginatively once you’ve made your selection – can make such a difference to the overall look and feel of your garden. When it comes to filling your garden pond if you want a really attractive end result, choosing your cobble stones carefully is ...
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