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Tag: decorative aggregates
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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...