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.


Whether you are looking for some inspiration for your landscaping project or are curious to know what others are doing with aggregates, we have put together some of our favourite decorative aggregates projects made by our customers.

Cotswold Gabion Stone Retaining Garden

     


This retaining wall was created using Cotswold Gabion Stone, an angular limestone from the hills of the Cotswolds. This gabion stone features a mix of grey and buff shades, offering a beautiful combination of colours to brighten up any space.

Dove Grey Gabion Stone Feature Wall

    


Dove Grey Gabion Stone was used to create this beautiful feature wall. This is a hard, angular carboniferous limestone that boasts subtle light grey tones. It perfectly fits the outdoor space of this property and creates a visually interesting focal point.

Graphite Slate Gabion Seating Area

    


This one-of-a-kind seating area is filled with Graphite Slate Gabion Stone. Even though it looks stunning during the day, this seating area truly livens up at night with the addition of lighting. 

Scottish Gabion Cobbles Bespoke BBQ

  


Scottish Gabion Stones were used to create this bespoke BBQ. These are naturally-rounded 80-120mm Scottish cobbles that particularly stand out in wet conditions.

Celtic Gabion Stone Gabion Wall

   


This outdoor space looks even more special with the addition of gabion walls made with Celtic Gabion Stone. This gabion stone contrasts with the bright green of the grass and other greenery to create a beautiful garden.

Scottish Pebbles Decking

   


Our 20-40mm Scottish Pebbles were used around decking to create a separation between the decking and the plant features. Scottish pebbles are naturally rounded pebbles that feature various colours, being a highly attractive product for various projects.

Peak Pebbles Seating Area

    


20mm Peak Pebbles were used to outline this garden’s relaxing seating area. These are a mixture of naturally rounded stones, half rounded stones and angular stones. These boast a striking colour in wet conditions.

Cockle Shell Mulch Beach Effect

    


Cockle Shell Mulch was used in combination with 20mm gravel for a beach effect on this customer’s front garden. It pairs perfectly with the rest of their beachy aesthetics. 

Pink Granite Chippings Footpath

   


Pink Granite Chippings were used to create a colourful footpath in this garden. Our 20mm Pink Granite Chippings brighten up any landscape and will perfectly suit any outdoor style.

Lydd Beach Pebbles Front Garden

   


To create a beautiful welcoming area, 40mm Lydd Beach Pebbles were used around the footpath of this front garden. These pebbles add a special touch to the entrance of this home.

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