Looking for a low cost, low maintenance option to refresh your outdoor space?
Decorative aggregates may be the answer
Read all about our top picks, and the benefits of using landscaping gravel and chippings to brighten up your patio, path or around the garden.
Approx reading time: 3 minutes
What is decorative aggregate?
Decorative aggregate, and landscaping gravel, is graded, processed and washed to form a top landscaping layer with consistent good looks.
They’re made from all types of natural stone and create practical, low maintenance surfaces anywhere.
They come in a wide range of attractive colours, sizes and textures to complement all garden styles and should be installed on a layer of sub-base ballast or crushed stone to ensure it stays weed-free.
Benefits of using landscaping gravel
Minimal maintenance
No mowing or watering
No fertilizer or pesticides required
Just spread it and forget about it
Versatile
Borders, paths, patios, garden beds
and more…
Suitable for a variety of landscaping projects
Durable
Strong and hardy, resistant to all weather types
Withstands foot traffic
Drainage
Absorbs water quickly and allows it to flow away freely
Ideal for potted plants, patios and walkways
Easy to lay
No special tools required to transport and lay
A wheelbarrow, shovel and rake are all you need to have a go at installation
Re-Usable
Can be picked up, rinsed down and used again and again
Re-position and re-use as many times as you’d like to keep your garden looking fresh!
Discover our most popular decorative aggregates
Long Rake Spar Plum Slate Chippings are a premium decorative aggregate known for their deep, rich plum color and flat, angular shape. Sourced from high-quality slate deposits, these chippings provide a sophisticated and natural look that enhances various landscape designs.
The deep plum color of these slate chippings adds a touch of elegance and warmth to any landscape. This unique hue creates a striking visual contrast against green foliage and other landscape elements.
Long Rake Spar Cotswold Gravel is a premium decorative limestone gravel that stands out for its soft, creamy color and angular texture. The light, warm tones of Cotswold Gravel create a serene and inviting atmosphere, perfect for any outdoor space.
Its neutral color palette complements a wide range of landscaping themes, from contemporary to traditional.
Long Rake Spar Flamingo Gravel is a stunning decorative aggregate known for its distinctive mix of pinks, whites, and greys. This eye-catching gravel is sourced from high-quality marble deposits, ensuring both beauty and durability.
Its colorful blend brings a lively and cheerful ambiance to any outdoor area.
Long Rake Spar Polar White Chippings are a premium decorative aggregate made from pure white marble. These chippings are prized for their brilliant white color and angular texture, which add a clean, modern look to any landscape.
The pure white color of Polar White Chippings provides a fresh and clean aesthetic, perfect for modern and contemporary landscapes.
Also available in 20kg handy bags
Our handy bags allow for greater flexibility as they can be used incrementally, allowing greater control over coverage, and stored conveniently between use.
Ideal for smaller projects, 20kg bags are cost effective and require less labour to move and manage in comparison to bulk bags, making them suitable for areas with limited access or for those who prefer a do-it-yourself approach.
FREE delivery is available if your delivery address is within a 20 mile radius of one of our branches. We deliver Monday to Friday, between 8am and 5pm and usually within 3 working days of receiving your order.