Gravels & Aggregates

Gravel Uses

Gravel is a versatile aggregate with many uses for outdoor improvements:

Patio base

Pathways

Driveways

Rockeries

Base layer under tarmac

Pebble dashing

Surrounding water features

Decorative borders

We offer gravel in a variety of sizes to suit your needs and they can be purchased in bulk bags or individually sealed 20kg poly bags. The gravel is available in different stone types and we ensure products that aren’t suitable for ponds are labelled with a warning sign on their product page with our ‘Not Fish Friendly’ icon. 

Benefits of Gravel

Gravel is a fantastic choice in any landscaping and gardening project thanks to a range of practical benefits which reduce outdoor upkeep.

Low maintenance – gravel suppresses weeds and doesn’t require any mowing or watering.  

Drainage – gravel provides natural drainage, leaving your drive, path or garden, puddle-free. 

Hard-wearing – gravel very rarely gets affected by adverse weather conditions.

Secure – gravel is an effective security measure, making a distinct, crunch sound when it’s walked upon.

Simple to lay – gravel is easier to lay than concrete, paving and tarmac. 

Mulch - gravel is drought resistant, helping plants to survive the warm summers. 

Gravel Colours and Styles

Our best-selling chestnut coloured Pea Gravel is an attractive natural aggregate and the perfect accompaniment to a pond or water feature.

Stunning white gravel gives any garden that wow factor. Try Polar White Marble for a brighter, modern look if you want to complement individual plants or provide an eye-catching contrast to slate rockeries.

If you’re looking to create a beautiful gravel driveway, the warm hue of Cotswold Gold Gravel is ideal for paths and drives - delivering a professional finish with subtle creams and yellows.

Gravel for Mulch

Gardeners can use our aggregates and gravel as mulches. Used on top of soil, they aid moisture retention in the summer and provide insulation from temperature fluctuation. Gravels such as Cheshire Pink, Cotswold Buff and Pea Gravel create both a very effective and attractive solution.

How much gravel aggregate do you need to buy?

It’s always difficult to know how much you need to buy so that you have enough to complete your project with no wastage or unnecessary expense. We’ve created a gravel calculator to do the maths for you.

Simply enter the length, width and depth of the area you’re covering in gravel to find out the approximate volume of gravel you’ll need.

At Decorative Aggregates, you can mix and match our gravel and aggregate with monoliths and features stones, slate chippings and cobbles or pebbles. Or why not try creating a beautiful gravel path?

Interested in new ideas? No matter how small or large your landscaping area is, our inspiration page has lots to look at. And don’t forget our expert team is here to help so please call us on 01629 630256 if you need any advice.