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When it comes to giving your garden a fresh look without the hassle of high maintenance, decorative aggregates and garden stones offer a cost-effective and stylish solution. Whether you're planning a full garden redesign or just want to update key features like borders, paths, or seating areas, these materials add instant texture, colour, and structure to outdoor spaces.
Create Eye-Catching Pathways
Garden paths don’t have to be dull. Using decorative aggregates like Cotswold Chippings, Moonstone Gravel, or Polar White Stones adds visual interest while maintaining practicality. Their angular texture helps them lock in place, creating a firm, low-slip surface ideal for walking areas. Simply lay a weed membrane and spread your chosen aggregate to create an instant path that’s attractive and low maintenance.
2. Define Borders and Edging
Garden stones are perfect for defining borders between lawns, flowerbeds, and patios. Materials like Scottish Cobbles or Flamingo Chippings make excellent edging choices, offering contrast and structure that draws attention to planted areas. This not only improves the garden’s layout but also helps keep mulch and soil neatly contained.
3. Build a Low-Maintenance Rock Garden
If you want to reduce the time spent weeding or watering, try replacing traditional planting beds with a decorative rock garden. Combine various sizes of garden stones, from fine chippings to large boulders, with drought-tolerant plants and succulents for a contemporary look. Choose colours that complement your paving or fencing to tie the design together.
4. Upgrade Driveways and Seating Areas
For driveways and seating areas, opt for durable materials like 20mm Moonstone Gravel or Golden Gravel. These decorative aggregates offer both strength and style while improving drainage and reducing surface runoff. When installed correctly over a stable sub-base, they require little upkeep and maintain their appearance for years.
Ready to Refresh Your Garden?
Whether you’re edging flower beds, laying a new path, or designing a statement area with garden stones, the right materials can make all the difference.
Browse our full decorative aggregates range today and bring new life to your outdoor space with Mainland Aggregates.