Types of Garden Gravel and Aggregates

The right type of gravel can completely change how your garden looks. We offer an impressive range, including Granite, Limestone, Quartz and Marble. We also stock many colours and materials, from premium Spanish Polar White Marble to dark granite charcoal.

We have an impressive range of beautiful aggregates with each stone type offering different textures, tones and characteristics:

  • Marble Chippings – A striking decorative stone with a hard, crystalline structure that sparkles in sunlight. Choose from the pure white of Polar White Marble to warm peach Flamengo Gravel tones or subtle blue shades of Polar Ice Chippings, perfect for modern, bright garden designs and traditional terracotta style gardens.

  • Pea Gravel  – Small, rounded quartz stones that are hard-wearing, weather-resistant and low maintenance. Commonly used for pathways, borders and decorative features.

  • Limestone Chippings – A softer material, limestone offers a warm, buff or cream tone perfect for cottage-style gardens and natural landscapes. Popular examples include Cotswold Buff and Dove Grey.

  • Granite Chippings – Known for strength and colour variety, granite is highly durable and ideal for driveways, paths and decorative spaces. Choose from subtle silver greys, vibrant greens, or rustic reds for a bold finish.

Choosing the right size of gravel

  • For driveways and footpaths, angular gravels between 14mm and 20mm are recommended. Stones of this size interlock effectively, reducing movement and providing a stable surface that’s less prone to crushing or displacement under vehicle weight.

  • For pathways, we recommend gravel no smaller than 10mm, as finer stones can wash away in heavy rain or become lodged in shoe treads.

  • For decorative features, smaller chippings or rounded stones can provide texture, colour contrast and visual interest without compromising practicality.

Keep your gravel neat with Gravel Grip

For even longer-lasting results, use Gravel Grip, our water-based gravel stabiliser. It locks loose stones in place, keeping pathways and borders neat and tidy with minimal maintenance - no resin, no fuss, just a clean, professional finish.

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Frequently Asked Questions

To keep your gravel looking its best, hose down occasionally to remove dirt and restore natural colour. You can also use a weed control membrane beneath the gravel to suppress growth while allowing drainage and make sure to sweep regularly to maintain a tidy surface and replenish gravel over time to maintain depth and coverage.

If you’re unsure on how much gravel you’ll need, use our gravel calculator to estimate how many bulk bags or small bags are required for your project.

For driveways, we recommend angular gravel sized between 14mm-20mm for greatest stability as these aggregates interlock and compact well under pressure whereas smaller, rounder stones can shift and get stuck in between vehicle tyre treads. Great choices include Cotswold Gold Gravel, Dove Grey Limestone Gravel, and Alpine Blue Gravel.

For pathways, we recommend angular stones such as Cotswold Buff Chippings, and Polar Ice Chippings as their shape allows them to lock together, creating a stable surface that feels comfortable underfoot. Self-binding material such as Cotswold Golden Path Dust is also an exceptional choice for paths due to its stability and its lovely natural finish.

Yes, aggregates aid drainage by creating pockets for water to drain through, preventing water logging and erosion. Whether used in flower beds, as plant toppers or for French drains, aggregates are porous and interlocking, which means that water will not pool on top of the surface.

Weed membranes help to suppress weeds, which in turn prevents sinking and maintains the neat and tidy appearance of your gravel. Weed membranes are especially important for driveways and paths as regular foot and vehicle traffic can cause the stones to shift and expose the ground beneath, allowing weeds to appear.

Yes! When you open a trade account, you’ll enjoy 5%* off every order. It’s a quick and easy way to save money as you grow your business - and our way of supporting our trade customers with great value every time you order.

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