Looking for a stylish yet practical finish for your driveway, footpath, pool surround or patio?
Permeable Paving delivers beautiful, low-maintenance surfaces with an 18-year guarantee. The
...Gravel Gravel is possibly the simplest surfacing to construct and is available in a wide range of colours and sizes. In many rural situations, it is the most attractive option.
Usually the
...You’ll also need to consider how your driveway will cope with rainwater. The government introduced Sustainable Drainage Systems (or SuDS) in 2008, to deal with the stress being placed on the
...What Should You Lay as a Foundation to a Drive?
Whatever drive finish you decide on, the base you lay should essentially be the same: ideally 100-150mm of hardcore. The most efficient
...Garden borders traditionally enclose a central lawn and run along the boundaries of your garden space – hence the name. But that doesn’t mean they need to be a long, narrow strip of planting.
...Got big dreams but a small garden? If a pergola is top of your wish list, there could still be a way to fit one into your plot, whatever size it is. In fact, when ground space is at a premium, a
...We see a lot of incredible contemporary garden designs on Houzz, and they get a lot of love. But if you live in an old house, or you’re fond of antiques indoors and like the idea of that style
...So you’ve decided to employ the expert help of a professional garden designer, but you’re unsure of what the process will entail? You might be anxious that it will be out of your budget, or
...Those who are looking for something a bit more outstanding, whether for a new driveway or to replace a tired-looking one, should look no further than a resin-bonded drive. This surface gives the
...A cheaper and more environmentally-friendly option may be to have a permeable base that is covered with bark chippings. This does have some of the same problems as gravel, in that it can spread
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