Guide into Decorative Aggregates: Types of Decorative Aggregates
What are decorative aggregates?
Decorative aggregates, many times referred to as decorative stones, are versatile landscaping materials that are used across outdoor spaces of homes and commercial properties, including footpaths, driveways, rockeries, plant borders and more. If you are searching for “decorative aggregates near me” look no further than our online shop.
How much decorative aggregate will you need?
The amount of decorative aggregates needed will depend on the size of the landscaping project. You will require a larger amount of decorative aggregates for driveways than the amount you will require for plant borders in a small garden. Contact our team today to get professional advice on the amount of decorative aggregates necessary for your project. Alternatively, use our gravel calculator to figure out approximately how much gravel you will need.
Types of decorative aggregates.
At Mainland Aggregates Ltd, we stock a wide selection of bulk decorative aggregates and loose aggregates available by the tonne. Our collection of decorative aggregates ranges from pebbles and chippings to cobbles and gravel. Explore some of our aggregates below.
Decorative gravel and chippings.
Decorative gravel refers to small loose rocks of different sizes, shapes and colours. Decorative chippings are flatter than gravel and are often only made up of one type of stone. Flamingo Stone, Blue Ice Chipping and 20mm Gravel are all available to be purchased online.
Decorative pebbles and cobbles.
Pebbles and cobbles and be used to transform any outdoor space. The difference between the two is their size. Cobbles, such as Scottish Cobbles and Large White Cobbles, are larger rocks whilst pebbles, such as Scottish Pebbles and Beach Pebble, are smaller in size.
Welsh slate chippings.
Welsh slate is a versatile construction product that can be used for various applications. This material has become a popular landscape material as slate gravel or Slate Chippings. Each type of chipping has unique properties and colours depending on the location where it is quarried. Some of the Welsh slate chippings available include 20mm plum slate chippings and 40mm blue slate chippings.
Self-binding gravel and path toppings.
Self binding gravel is suitable for cycle paths, golf courses, footpaths and bridleways. A self-binding gravel path is often found in stately homes, woodland paths and heritage properties due to the hard wearing properties of the material. Self-binding gravel is often graded from 10mm to dust. At Mainland Aggregates, we supply Old English Self Binding Gravel and Cotswold Self Binding Gravel.
Path toppings are not self-binding gravels. Path toppings offer a firmer surface whilst providing a gravelly effect. York Cream Path Topping, Dove Grey Path Topping and Forest Rose Path Topping are some of the path topping options available.
Gabion and rockery stone.
Gabion stones are mostly used to fill gabion baskets, also known as gabion cages. Gabion baskets are used as retaining walls, perimeter fences, temporary flood walls and more. Gabion and rockery stones, such as Dove grey stone and Basalt stone, can also be used for other applications, such as pond surrounds and planters.
Blended chippings.
Our blended chippings are natural stones with no additives or colouring. Our mixed colour chippings are blended to achieve a colour mixture otherwise unavailable. Some of the chipping blends available include black and white chippings and black and red chippings.