Using decorative aggregates on a driveway is the most cost effective way of creating a smart, elegant hard standing area in front of your home, whether you are using it to park a vehicle or you are just smartening up the area, below is a guide to creating the perfect finish on the drive way. […]
We love cobbles here at Direct Gravel. The polar white cobbles we sell are a huge hit, their rounded shape and glistening white marble colouring makes any area instantly bright and elegant. Decorative cobbles are great for round water features to give them a natural feel, the variety of colours in Scottish Cobbles make them […]
Rockeries are a fantastic way of drawing the eye to an area and rockery stones are great for filling small areas of void space. If you are feeling crafty you can even create a water feature from rockery stone because of the hard-wearing properties of rockery stone, meaning you do not need to worry about […]
Creating a play area is a simple but effective way of keeping your little ones safe while they enjoy the outdoor space. Just strip back the turf and place down a weed membrane, place down Play bark and hey presto – Play area! Play bark is a hardwearing material which will not stain clothes and […]
Here at Direct Gravel we understand that picking the right gravel for your project can be a tough decision. We have a bit of advice below but if you require more help please contact a member of our widely experienced sales team on 01909 550 000. We advise for driveways and footpath a 20mm chipping […]
Adding a raised flower bed to your garden instantly adds character and will make any area look the part. Simply level out the area using a shovel or rake and use treated timber or railway sleepers as a frame, to add sturdiness to your raised beds you can even dig a trench for the timber. […]
Borders around grass or paving give a neat finish to your garden area. The easiest, most cost-effective way is to remove around 5cm of ground where the border is needed, trying to keep a distinctive edging to your garden or paving, a good way of making sure the edges a smooth is to use the […]