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Tag: decorative aggregates
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How Long Do Garden Pebbles Last?
Garden pebbles are a fantastic addition to any landscaping project, offering both aesthetic appeal and practical benefits. One of the common questions people ask when considering using garden pebbles is: how long do they last? The good news is that garden pebbles are incredibly durable and can last for decades with minimal upkeep, making them a ...Read more... -
Top 5 Places to Use Golden Gravel
Mainland Aggregates’ Golden Gravel, especially the 20mm variety, is one of the most versatile and aesthetically pleasing materials you can use in landscaping. Its warm, golden hues can instantly brighten up any space, adding a sense of luxury and warmth. Whether you’re looking to enhance your garden, create a stunning pathway, or even make ...Read more... -
Do Blended Chippings Require Much Maintenance?
Blended chippings are a fantastic choice for a range of landscaping projects, offering a unique aesthetic that can truly transform your outdoor space. At Mainland Aggregates, we stock a variety of these decorative aggregates, each designed to enhance your garden with minimal upkeep. Let’s dive into why our blended chippings are not only ...Read more... -
Why Are Plum Slate Chippings So Popular in the UK?
When it comes to garden and landscape design in the UK, 40mm Plum Slate Chippings are a go-to choice for many homeowners and landscapers. Their popularity has surged over recent years, and for good reason. Let’s explore why these decorative aggregates have become such a beloved feature in British spaces. Aesthetic Appeal ...Read more... -
Why Scottish Pebbles are the Crown Jewels of UK Gardens
Scottish Pebbles stand out in the world of garden landscaping for their unique qualities and practical benefits. These pebbles, shaped by thousands of years of aquatic erosion, offer a straightforward and effective solution for enhancing outdoor spaces. Here's a closer look at why 20-40mm Scottish Pebbles are one of the best decorative aggregates...Read more... -
Transforming Outdoor Spaces with Dove Grey Gabion Stone
When it comes to reinventing the look and feel of your outdoor spaces, Dove Grey Gabion Stone is a game-changer. This versatile and robust material not only brings a sleek, modern aesthetic to any project but also offers unparalleled durability and strength. Let's dive into what makes this particular Gabion Stone the perfect choice for your ...Read more... -
The best patio materials for a stunning garden
Whether you have a rental property or live in your forever home, keeping your garden looking its best is something that will give you joy and pleasure. After all, it is an important part of your home. You might be looking for ways to improve the look of your garden space or you may want to simply spruce it up a bit...Read more... -
The Five Different Types of Driveways
Building an attractive and presentable driveway is key to creating a stunning home exterior. Your driveway is the first spot that people will see when approaching your house, so it is a key signifier of how the rest of the property will look. At Mainland Aggregates, we stock a variety of building materials that can be used to create your dream ...Read more... -
Why Are Aggregates So Important in Construction?
Aggregates are incredibly versatile materials that are essential for our everyday life. From being used to manufacture the concrete used to construct buildings and other structures to being vital for landscaping, providing drainage, filling voids and enhancing outdoor spaces...Read more... -
Five Reasons why Granite is the Best Aggregate
Aggregates can be made from a wealth of different materials to fit the environment. From sand to slurry, ores and crushed rock, mined from the ground, there is a wealth of different aggregates. Despite the choice, there is one material that stands out – granite. But what makes granite stone so special...Read more... -
How to Create a Low Maintenance Garden
Gardens are one of the best features of a home. Just spending time in the garden alone comes with plenty of benefits. The Royal Horticultural Society shared a King’s Fund report on the health benefits of gardening which found that the benefits of gardening were diverse and broad, showing significant reductions in anxiety and depression as well as...Read more... -
The best decorative aggregates projects
At Mainland Aggregates, we have provided thousands of aggregates over the years. Our customers have used our aggregates to complete all kinds of projects, from decorative aggregates to enhance the look of outdoor spaces to quarried aggregates for practical purposes and even equestrian surfaces for horse arenas...Read more... -
Tips to create a gravel garden
A gravel garden is a great choice for any sized garden. These are relatively easy to take care of and will look as beautiful as standard gardens. The truth is that not everyone has the time to pull garden weeds every week and not everyone has the skills to take care of a green garden. Gravel gardens give anyone with a green thumb or not the chance ...Read more... -
Different types of gravel
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, ...Read more... -
Best-selling gabion stones
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...Read more... -
The Ultimate Front Garden Makeover
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...Read more... -
9 Ways To Improve Your Patio
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...Read more... -
10 Creative uses for pebbles, rocks and stones in your garden
Gardens are an important part of your home – whether it is a front garden or a back garden, this outdoor area of your home boasts countless benefits to your everyday life. It gives you a place to relax during sunny summer days, entertain your guests with barbecue get-togethers and enjoy family time all-year-round...Read more... -
How to Choose Decorative 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. ...Read more... -
Add a Splash of Colour to Your Garden with Decorative Stones
Is your garden looking dull and lifeless? Has it seen better days? Maybe it’s time to give it some much needed attention. At Mainland Aggregates, we supply a wide selection of colourful decorative stones perfect to uplift the look of your outdoor space. ...Read more... -
Ways of Using Scottish Pebbles
Scottish pebbles are small, rounded decorative stones that are sourced from Scotland, typically from the beaches of the Scottish Highlands. Also called Highland pebbles or Caledonian pebbles, Scottish pebbles are naturally rounded and smooth due to erosion and come in a variety of colours that will stand out in wet conditions...Read more... -
Which Slate Chippings to Choose?
Slate chippings are a great choice for a variety of landscape projects, from patios and plant borders to water features and more. These decorative aggregates are produced by crushing, screening and washing dug slates, creating a clean product of consistent grade...Read more... -
Best-selling Decorative Stones
Decorative stones adorn gardens everywhere, and for a good reason. Decorating gardens and landscapes with stone and other decorative aggregates is versatile, affordable and low-maintenance. Whether you are looking for a way to enhance your outdoor space at a cost or want to add more colour to your garden space – decorative stones are a great ...Read more... -
Guide into Decorative Aggregates: Types of Decorative Aggregates
Are you curious to know more about the different types of decorative aggregates available? Are you looking to see which decorative aggregate is best suited for your landscaping project? Today, we are sharing the ins and outs of decorative aggregates and all the types that can be purchased online at Mainland Aggregates Ltd...Read more... -
Cobbles vs Pebbles: How to Choose the Right One for Your Landscape Project?
Both cobbles and pebbles are great additions to any outdoor space. It is impressive how much of an impact such small details can have on a space. Whether you want to add an area of interest in your back garden or want to add a water feature to your patio, cobbles and pebbles will be a must-have...Read more...