Gravel is one of the most popular types of aggregates used for landscape projects for both residential areas and commercial spaces. It’s easy to use, versatile, affordable, low-maintenance and comes in a variety of sizes and colours. But the benefits don’t stop there. Gravel is also great for drainage as it allows water to drain quickly, ...
Gabion stones are rocks used to fill gabion baskets for a variety of gabion projects, from retaining walls to garden borders. Gabion stones vary in type of rock, colour and size. At Mainland Aggregates, we supply a variety of gabion stone to meet your project’s requirements...
Have you recently moved into a new property and noticed that the entrance needs a spruce up? Perhaps you have been giving attention to your back garden but the front garden has been a bit neglected. Maybe, the front garden simply does not look as good as it once looked – it’s time for a change...
A paved patio area in your back garden provides the perfect space in which to enjoy your garden, indulge in al fresco dining, entertain guests, or simply relax with a good book. A patio is also easy to care for; paving stones can be swept to keep leaves and dirt at bay, and can be cleaned with a pressure washer to keep them looking their best...
Owning a horse is undoubtedly incredibly fun and rewarding, but it’s also a big challenge and a long-term commitment. After all, the average horse lives for as long as 30 years, with the oldest ever horse living to the ripe old age of 52! That means you can expect to be caring for your horse for decades to come...
First impressions count, which is why having a good driveway is so important! A driveway isn't just a place to park your car, it's a part of your home and the first thing visitors will see when they stop by. Not only that, but it's also a great way to make your home stand out from others on the street and can even increase the kerb appeal ...
You might have heard the term “geotextile membrane” or “Terram membrane” be thrown around when speaking about building patios, driveways, streets and highways but why are these used and should you use them? ...
Gabion baskets are versatile wire mesh boxes filled with either organic or inorganic materials, such as gabion stones, concrete or soil. The word gabion derives from the Italian word gabbione which means “big cage”. These can also be called gabion cages or gabions for short, and are sometimes misspelt gabien basket...
Sharp sand is a gritty, coarse sand that has slightly larger grains than builder’s sand. This sand features angular grains, not rounded like beach sand grains. This versatile sand can be used for a variety of applications, from paving applications to concreting applications and even to loosen clay soil alongside compost. At Mainland Aggregates, ...
So, you want to enhance the look of your outdoors with decorative aggregates. However, after a quick Google search, you notice that there are countless types of aggregates to choose from… gravel, cobbles, pebbles, chippings, and the list goes on. This can quickly become overwhelming if you do not know what you are looking for. ...
