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Choosing the Right Chippings for Your Yard
Decorative gravel and chippings are a fantastic and inexpensive option for sprucing up your garden or landscape, as well as eco-friendly. Pathways, borders and ornamental features can be truly transformed with the addition of the right gravel or chippings. Mainland Aggregates was a fantastic range of decorative gravel and chippings to choose from, with a variety of sizes, shapes and hues to choose from.
Choosing the right kind of gravel is important, the different shapes and sizes perform differently than others. For pathways and driveways it is best to use a gravel that has good traction and durability, such as 20mm York Cream Chippings from Mainland Aggregates, which offers a stable footing due to its angular and interlocking shape. From a purely decorative standpoint, Crystal Chippings are a standout choice that sparkles in the sunlight a creates a visually stunning contrast. A great versatile choice is 40mm Blue Slate Gravel/Chipping, not only does this chipping perform well in pathways and driveways, but also makes an attractive alternative to wood bark on plant borders.
When choosing decorative gravel and chippings for a yard or garden from Mainland Aggregates, there are various factors and options to consider. Fine chippings, such as 10mm Golden Gravel with its even surface, is particularly suitable for walkways with a high traffic. In contrast, large chippings, with their larger and varied sizes, are ideal for decorative features, adding a visual appeal to any space. Texture plays a pivotal role as well; rough textures can effectively prevent slippage on pathways or acting as a striking focal points in garden designs, capturing attention and improving the landscape's overall look. The multi-hued 20mm Moonstone Gravel is ideal for decorative areas, bringing a refined touch to borders, garden ornamentation and water features.
Decorative gravel and chippings from Mainland Aggregates come in a variety of colours and hues, from neutral browns and greys to more vibrant reds and whites. When choosing the colour of your gravel, it is important to consider whether the gravel will be accentuating, complimenting, or forming the focal point of your garden. 20mm Old English Chippings is a good neutral choice, the gravels natural tone will compliment all types of gardens. A more daring choice is the 20mm Red & White Chippings, the red and white chippings add a splash of colour a pizazz wherever it is used.
With all the choices available choosing the right gravel and chippings you are spoilt for choice, but hopefully this guide has given you some pointers on how to choose the right gravel and chippings for your garden. Not only will gravel and chippings enhance your landscape, gravel and chippings bring functionality and value, so take the plunge and let your garden sparkle with the perfect gravel and chippings from Mainland Aggregates.
