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When it comes to enhancing the appearance and functionality of your outdoor space, decorative aggregates are a smart, cost-effective solution. Whether you’re updating your driveway, creating garden paths, or defining borders, the right aggregate can transform the look of your property while also reducing maintenance.
At Mainland Aggregates, we supply a wide range of high-quality decorative aggregates in various colours, sizes, and textures to suit every landscaping project.
Best Decorative Aggregates for Driveways
Driveways need durable, hard-wearing materials that also offer visual appeal. Angular stones are ideal as they lock together well, providing a stable surface that resists displacement under foot or vehicle traffic.
Recommended aggregates:
20mm Moonstone Gravel – A mix of flint and quartz with warm natural tones, perfect for modern and traditional driveways.
Golden Flint Gravel – A classic choice known for its strength and attractive golden hues.
Granite Chippings – Sharp-edged and available in grey or silver, offering excellent durability and a clean, contemporary look.
Tip: For driveways, always opt for aggregates between 14mm and 20mm to avoid getting caught in tyre treads or migrating too easily.
Best Decorative Aggregates for Paths
Garden paths benefit from materials that are both decorative and comfortable underfoot. Smaller chippings or rounded stones work well, and colour choice can enhance the mood or theme of your garden.
Recommended aggregates:
Cotswold Chippings – A soft cream colour that brightens shaded areas and works beautifully with cottage garden designs.
Black & White Chippings – Adds contrast and brightness, great for modern paths or minimalist gardens.
Harvest Gravel – Angular and rounded stones that offer a more relaxed, natural feel and are easier to walk on.
Paths can also benefit from a good sub-base and weed membrane underneath to prevent movement and maintain a neat appearance.
Best Decorative Aggregates for Borders
Garden borders are the perfect place to use decorative aggregates to suppress weeds, retain moisture, and create a polished look around plants and structures.
Recommended aggregates:
Slate Chippings – Available in blue, plum, or green, slate is flat and decorative, ideal for layering between plants.
Scottish Cobbles – Larger, rounded stones that make an eye-catching feature for borders, ponds, and water features.
Flamingo Chippings – A multicoloured blend that adds instant interest to flower beds or around raised planters.
Decorative aggregates also help reduce soil erosion and act as a natural mulch, making them both attractive and practical.
Shop Decorative Aggregates at Mainland Aggregates
From smart driveways to stylish borders, decorative aggregates are a simple way to elevate any outdoor space. At Mainland Aggregates, we offer a wide selection of bulk bags suitable for everything from small garden makeovers to large-scale landscaping.