Tag: gravel
What is the Best Gravel for Your Driveway?
Choosing the best gravel for your driveway is an essential decision that can impact both its functionality and curb appeal. Here at Mainland Aggregates, we understand the importance of selecting the right type of gravel to suit your specific needs and preferences. With a wide range of options available, it's crucial to consider factors such as ...
Self binding gravel explained
Gone are the 80s and their pebble dashed buildings with stony, uncomfortable gravel paths, for it may have looked the part (on the path, I think we can universally agree the pebble dashed houses were forever a mistake) but it didn’t half get everywhere! Inside shoes and the cut knees of children falling, not to mention the treading in as it...
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...
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 ...
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...
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, ...
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...
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...
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. ...
Gravel vs Shingle: What’s the Difference?
Knowing the difference between gravel and shingle will help you choose the right type of aggregate for your next landscape project. Whether you want to build a driveway using aggregates or want to add aggregates to your garden space to build a water feature, it is essential to know the difference between the different types of decorative aggregates...