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How To Lay And Maintain A Gravel Driveway In 7 Simple Steps

Wednesday 10 February 2021 15:45

There’s nothing so welcoming as the familiar crunch of a gravel driveway as you arrive home. If you’re looking to improve the look of your home, laying a gravel driveway yourself is a fun, affordable project tha...

How To Build A Rockery

Tuesday 05 January 2021 09:35

Rockery gardens are beautiful ways to display smaller plants, and add a stylish focus and talking point to any outside space. They are simple to create by yourself with a little planning and time.We’ve answered all ...

How to Create and Maintain A Gravel Garden

Tuesday 22 December 2020 08:30

For an incredibly beautiful outdoor feature that’s easy to maintain, we’d recommend building a gravel garden.Whether you're a green-fingered experienced landscaper or you’re just starting out in your gar...

Green Therapy: Why Gardening is Kind to your Mind

Tuesday 17 March 2020 10:00

Whether you struggle with mental health issues or the stresses and strains of daily life, we've put together a guide on how and why green therapy is kind to your mind.

Climate Change: How To Future Proof Your Garden

Thursday 26 September 2019 11:01

Here in Britain, we’re avid gardeners - eternally proud of our outside spaces because we pour so much love and attention into creating them and building relaxing havens.However, the traditional quintessentially brit...

The Ultimate Guide to Gravel

Wednesday 26 June 2019 11:51

Gravel reduces garden upkeep, plus it’s economical and easy to work with. It instantly transforms a garden, drive, path or pond, making it a hugely popular aggregate.Whether your ground is flat, sloping or uneven, wit...

How To Get Kids Excited About Gardening!

Tuesday 02 April 2019 12:10

Kids love dirt. They love animals. They love playing outside. What better activity than getting them involved in your gardening? But how can you spark their interest in the first place?Grow foodGrowing food is the perfec...

A Gardener’s Calendar – Month by Month Guide

Monday 18 March 2019 13:20

Use our monthly calendar to keep on top of your gardening and when it’s the best time for each job - or just take a look for some green-fingered inspiration.Every gardening job has an ideal time - not necessarily the ...

The Ultimate Guide To Slate Chippings

Wednesday 05 December 2018 09:15

Slate chippings are hugely versatile and the ideal material for everything from paths, borders right through to water feature edging and stunning rockeries.Slate has never been so popular, so here at Decorative Aggregates, ...

Top Garden Trends For 2019

Tuesday 27 November 2018 09:25

Last Updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019Here at Decorative Aggregates, we’ve supplied gardeners - both private and trade - with materials since 1984. With the new year approaching, our thoughts have turned to what 2019...

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