Notice (8): Undefined variable: blogPageId [APP/View/Elements/site_header.ctp, line 179]
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                        <li class="nav__li--has-img">
                            <a href="<?php echo $this->Html->url(array('plugin' => false, 'controller' => 'app_blog_posts', 'action' => 'index')); ?>">
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								<p>The current trend in gardening seems to be a shift away from the formal garden with traditional planting schemes, and moving towards creating individual focal points with the garden space. This can be using a mature tree or shr...</p>
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								<p>We&rsquo;re all familiar with the mantra New Year, New Me, but here at decorativeaggregates.com, we&rsquo;re trying out New Year: New Garden. We have a range of beautiful decorative aggregates perfect for any garden, whether it...</p>
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								<p>Mulching is the process of layering soil and flowerbeds with materials, such as gravel. It has multiple benefits, including retaining moisture, discourage unwanted weeds and improves soil quality. The mulching process can be do...</p>
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								<p>The nights are drawing in and the weather is getting colder, but this doesn&rsquo;t mean everything has to be grey. Add life to your garden this autumn with a splash of colour with our fantastic range of gravels.
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<p>Decorativeaggregates.com has got an impressive range of slate monoliths and hololiths in different sizes to suit every garden. A <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monolith">monolith</a> is typically a large standing stone often used for decorative and feature purposes in gardens around the UK. These large slate standing stones are available as a monolith or hololith; the hololith having a 35 millimetre diameter hole in the middle. Our hololiths are also available to buy as water features, which are really something of a conversation starter.</p>
<p><strong>Monoliths</strong></p>
<p>Here at decorativeaggregates.com we stock a wide range of <a href="../../category/slate-monoliths-feature-stones">monoliths</a> so you can create almost any garden feature. Our subtle <a href="../../product/monolith-300mm">300mm monolith</a> is the smallest that we stock and looks great on the edge of a flower bed. For the more eye-catching centre piece, our ornamental <a href="../../product/monolith-slender-900mm">900mm monolith</a> is a feature in itself. Surround with <a href="../../product/graphite-grey-slate-20mm">20mm graphite grey slate</a> for a naturally coloured garden feature.</p>
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<p><strong>Hololiths</strong></p>
<p>Our <a href="../../category/slate-monoliths-feature-stones">hololiths</a> are a large piece of slate with a 35 millimetre hole in the top. These straight edge chiselled pieces of slate are available in plum, green or blue and range for 450mm to 900mm. Like the monolith, these are as eye catching as a lone feature or when surrounded by accompanying aggregates, such as the <a href="../../product/silver-blue-granite-14mm">silver blue granite 14mm.</a></p>
<p><strong>&#160;</strong></p>
<p><strong>Water Features</strong></p>
<p>Our slate water features come in a range of designs and sizes; from the popular <a href="../../product/slate-pyramid">Pyramid Slate Water Feature</a> which looks great surround by cobbles for a rustic design. The <a href="../../product/sawn-boulder-water-feature-kit">Sawn Boulder</a> is a really unusual water feature that looks exceptional when contrasted with our <a href="../../product/polar-white-pebbles">Polar White Pebbles</a> for a more landscape. For a more natural looking water feature, our <a href="../../product/boulder-water-feature-kit">Large Boulder Water Feature</a> and <a href="../../product/600mm-monolith-water-feature-kit">600mm Monolith Water Features</a> show off the real beauty of the slate.</p>
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<p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Try our value pack: <a href="../../../product/rock-salt-winter-accessory-pack">The&nbsp;Winter Accessories kit</a>! This kit has everything you need for a safe winter: A heavy duty grit bin (170 litres) that holds approximately 12x20kg bags of rocksalt, a snow shovel, a snow scoop and 12x 20kg or 25x20kg polybags of de-icing rock salt. </span></p>
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<p>Lay your Christmas creation on grass, gravel borders or anywhere else you can think of. Use leftover gravel or order our 1kg bags via our sample page to get all of the colours you need. If you need any help with colours, give us a call &ndash; we&rsquo;re sure Angela won&rsquo;t mind sharing her knowledge.</p>
<p><a href="../../../category/red-gravel">Red Granite</a>&nbsp;is a popular one for this project, Santa and Rudolph&rsquo;s nose will be stand out with this naturally rich coloured granite. We recommend using the 10mm variety, as it will allow more intricacy when designing.</p>
<p>Our slate chippings, with their naturally colourful properties are perfect for creating. <a href="../../../product/green-slate-chippings-20mm">Green slate</a>&nbsp;is the perfect colour and shape for a Christmas tree, and why not decorate it with blue and purple slate 40mm as baubles and tinsel.</p>
<p>For extra sparkle this Christmas, our <a href="../../../search/glass">glass chippings</a>&nbsp;are available in a range of colours from green to turquoise and they add a special finish when scattered lightly over all Christmas creations.</p>
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<p>Send us a picture of your Christmas gardens and we will upload it to our Facebook page to share your creativity.&nbsp;</p>',
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<p><strong><a href="../../../product/cotswold-gold-20mm">Cotswold Gold 20mm</a></strong></p>
<p>Our most popular gravel is the beautiful warm golden <a href="../../../category/limestone-history">limestone</a>&nbsp;&ndash; popular for quality and value. This Cotswold chipping creates a warm, elegant finish on paths and driveways. What better way to brighten up your autumn than with a warm gold gravel</p>
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<li><span><strong>Water Features</strong> - </span><span>Using boulders in a water feature is an easy way to instantly add a magical designer touch. You can be as imaginative as you&#8217;d like - why not arrange two boulders to create a miniature valley&#160;for directing the&#160;flow of a stream or place individual stones on the water&#160;for a ripple effect? There are so many options!<br /><br /></span></li>
<li><span><strong>General Landscaping</strong> - </span><span>Boulders can be placed in a variety of different ways including single focal points or grouped clusters and can be as simple or as intricately arranged as you please. Perhaps you&#8217;re after a boulder feature in a seating area, a border to create sectioning, or as obstacles for a children&#8217;s play area - the options are limitless. For stability, we advise burying around &#188; of the boulder&#8217;s height with the heavy side facing down.<br /><br /></span></li>
<li><span><strong>Slate Walling</strong> -</span><span><a target="_blank" href="../../../product/slate-walling"><strong> Slate Walling</strong></a> is durable and simple to maintain and slate wall stones are specially handpicked for creating retaining walls, barbeques or stylish pond borders.</span></li>
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<p dir="ltr"><span><strong><a target="_blank" href="../../../category/boulders">Welsh Quartz and Granite Boulders</a></strong>&#160;are angular and rugged and feature tones of dark and medium greys with hints of brown and pink. The gentle tones will make an immediate impression in traditional English gardens but look just as beautiful in contemporary themes.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span><strong><a target="_blank" href="../../../product/graphite-grey-slate-rockery">Graphite Grey Slate Rockery</a></strong>&#160;</span><span>is a striking grey and sometimes features a natural stream of gorgeous gold running through them, and the gorgeous grey tones of our&#160;<strong><a target="_blank" href="../../../product/slate-walling">Slate Walling</a></strong> gives a lovely natural finish that is far more appealing than any concrete block or manufactured walling.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>Our larger 700-1200mm single boulders are delivered on individual recycled pallets and due to their size they may require a mechanical lift to move into place.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Rockery&#160;is delivered in wire cages of approximately 50-70 pieces for&#160;<strong><a target="_blank" href="../../../product/graphite-grey-slate-rockery">Graphite Grey Slate Rockery&#160;250-400mm</a></strong></span><span>&#160;or 50-75 pieces for&#160;<strong><a target="_blank" href="../../../product/multicoloured-rustic-slate-rockery">Multicoloured Rustic Slate Rockery</a></strong></span><strong><a target="_blank" href="../../../product/multicoloured-rustic-slate-rockery">&#160;300-700mm</a></strong><span>. Each crate of grey&#160;<strong><a target="_blank" href="../../../product/slate-walling">Slate Walling</a></strong> contains approximately 1 tonne of slate.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Need a little inspiration? Interested in seeing how our lovely customers have used boulders to create beautiful rockeries in their gardens? For up to date ideas, information and offers, follow us on <a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/DecorativeAggs/"><strong>Facebook</strong> </a></span><span>and <strong><a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/decorative_Aggregates">Instagram</a></strong></span><span>.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>And don&#8217;t forget, our friendly team is always on hand to help answer any questions and offer advice on 01629 630256</span></p>
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<li><span><strong>As a Water Feature</strong> - </span><span>For use as a water feature, slate monoliths and holloliths can be supplied expertly pre-drilled. You will need a water pump and fittings to create a functioning, impressive garden feature.&#160;<br /><br /></span>Slate feature stones<span> look stunning when placed near water and darken attractively when wet.<br /><br /></span></li>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>For more information, refer to the product information page.&#160;</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Need a little inspiration? Interested in seeing how past customers have used monoliths to create beautiful stone features in their gardens? For up to date ideas, information and offers, follow us on <a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/DecorativeAggs/"><strong>Facebook</strong> </a></span><span>and <strong><a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/decorative_Aggregates">Instagram</a></strong></span><span>.</span></p>
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<p class="large">Gravel and slate driveways are the most popular choice due to it being easy to lay, low maintenance, inexpensive, looks fantastic and there is such a wide variety of colours and textures to choose from, you can create&#160;your own unique driveway.&#160;</p>
<h3>All shapes and colours</h3>
<p class="large">The variation in shape, size and colours between crushed <img style="float: right;" alt="" src="../../../files/img_cache/105/260_178__1_Cotswold.%20Driveway%20Insp.%20Prod.jpg?1423480205" width="260" height="178" />aggregate, slate, rounded gravels or self-binding gravel gives unrivalled options over plain tarmac, concrete or paving and nothing looks better than a well laid gravel driveway. Gravel driveways are also a great option for the security conscious. See all the choices on our <a href="../../../category/gravels-aggregates">Gravels and Aggregates</a>&#160;page.</p>
<p class="large">If&#160;you have sloping ground the best choice is slate chippings, you can see our fantastic selection in our <a href="../../../category/slate-chippings">Welsh Slate Chippings</a>&#160;section as being flattish in shape they tend to stay in place or <a href="../../../product/cotswold-golden-path-10mm-dust">self binding gravel</a>&#160;where a more solid robust finish is required.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;" class="large">One of the main considerations when choosing an aggregate for driveways is displacement, nobody wants to end up with ruts in their drive or having to rake the gravel out time and again. Whilst a cheaper local pea gravel is&#160;<img style="float: right;" alt="" src="../../../files/img_cache/702/260_173__1_driveway%20-%20gravel.jpg?1425393487" width="260" height="173" />okay to do the job, this is exactly what can happen as the gradings can be variable and won't neccesarily interlock which causes&#160;one of the main issues with having a gravel driveway which is excessive movement.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;" class="large">In order to alleviate this we would recommend an angular <a href="../../../category/gravels-aggregates">gravel</a>, <a href="../../../category/slate-chippings">slate</a>&#160;or chipping which due to its shape, will interlock together better and will lie flatter and not disperse as easily as rounded gravel.</p>
<p class="large">An angular gravel such as the <a href="../../../product/golden-gravel-20mm">20mm G<img style="float: left;" alt="" src="../../../files/img_cache/703/260_195__1_golden%20gravel%20drive.jpg?1425393488" width="260" height="195" />olden Gravel</a>&#160;or sub-rounded gravel like the <a href="../../../product/cheshire-pink-14mm-gravel">Cheshire Pink</a>&#160;with a grading of 10 to 20mm will be best. A larger sized gravel or slate up to a 40mm is also better as it doesn&#8217;t get stuck in the tread of the tyres.</p>
<p class="large">All of our products intended for drives are listed below with the most popular gravels being <a href="../../../category/golden-gravels">Golden Gravel</a>, <a href="../../../product/cotswold-gold-gravel-14mm">Cotswold Gold</a>, <a href="../../../product/dove-grey-limestone-10-14mm-gravel">Dove Grey</a>, <a href="../../../category/cotswold-buff">Cotswold Buff</a>&#160;which are all available in our&#160;<a href="../../../category/gravels-aggregates">Gravels and Aggregates section</a>,&#160;and the slatechippings in blue and plum in both sizes, these are all listed in our <a href="../../../category/slate-chippings">Welsh Slate Section</a>.</p>
<p class="large">The choice of colours and textures is all down to you <img style="float: right;" alt="" src="../../../files/img_cache/754/260_146__1_20141127_151328.jpg?1425738920" width="260" height="146" />whether you want to match a local stone, keep within a chosen colour scheme, whether you are going for a plain neutral natural finish or a bright colourful contrast the choice is yours.</p>
<h3>Quick transformation</h3>
<p class="large">What you will get is a quick and easy transformation to your home. See in the pictures below how some of our customers have transformed their driveways with our products.&#160;</p>
<p class="large">Use our <a href="../../../pages/gravel-calculator">gravel calculator</a>&#160;to find out how much you need. We normally recommend driveways are laid at a thickness of 50mm-60mm.</p>
<h2>Make it Low Maintenance</h2>
<p class="large">The preparation and installation of good solid edges is critical to prevent sp<img style="float: left;" alt="" src="../../../files/img_cache/106/260_146__1_Driveways%20-%20GARDEN%20004.JPG?1423480205" width="260" height="146" />reading of the gravel and give a professional neat frame to the drive and contrast nicely with the gravel whilst keeping the product in place.</p>
<h3>Stop those weeds</h3>
<p class="large"><a href="../../../product/driveway-fabric-weed-prevention-membrane">Weed membrane</a>&#160;laid onto a well compacted MOT Type 1 layer or any solid surface, before the gravel is spread will prevent weeds coming through and keep it low maintenance.</p>
<h3>Harder Wearing</h3>
<p class="large"><a href="../../../product/cotswold-golden-path-10mm-dust">Self Binding Gravel </a>surfaces are made from crushed stone <img style="float: right;" alt="" src="../../../files/img_cache/704/260_173__1_Fotolia_52389822_S.jpg?1425393488" width="260" height="173" />graded at 10mm to dust and comes in a beautiful rich golden colour. The material is laid onto compacted <a href="../../../product/mot-type-1">MOT Type 1 </a>but then laid thicker that a normal layer of gravel as it is then rolled and wetted to give a smooth hard compacted surface with a loose gritty surface. This is traditionally used in parks, for cycle ways and for easier mobility areas where it won&#8217;t rut up or spread.</p>
<h3>The Ultimate Driveway</h3>
<p class="large"><img style="float: left;" alt="" src="../../../files/img_cache/754/260_173__1_Autum%20Gold%201-3mm.jpg?1425485266" width="260" height="173" />The ultimate aggregate for driveway&#160;surfacing has to be resin bonded or bound. Where specialist dried aggregates are bound in clear resin and applied to concrete or tarmac drives, giving a fantastic stone carpet of coloured gravels is the most eye-catching, and cost-effective driveway you can get.</p>
<p class="large">For more information on resin bound or resin bonding aggregate, visit our dedicated website <a href="http://resinbondedaggregates.com">http://resinbondedaggregates.com</a>&#160;or contact us for more information on how you can transform your drive or pathway.</p>',
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<p class="large"><img src="../../../files/img_cache/114/260_173__1_Rockery%20Insp..jpg?1423484947" alt="" width="260" height="173" style="float: right;" />The rockery is basically similar in nature to stone escarpments in mountains where large rocks protrude from finer stones and gravel with alpine type plants growing inbetween. The appeal with rockeries is the ability to form a feature within the garden where planting can be quite informal and allowed to develop naturally around the rocks with gravel, slate or pebbles surrounding the rockery stones.&nbsp;</p>
<p class="large"><br /><img src="../../../files/img_cache/761/260_195__1_P5101990.JPG?1425487359" alt="" width="260" height="195" style="float: left;" />The rockery stones are normally around 200-300mm in size, but if the project allows something larger you can use <a href="../../../product/slate-feature-stones_2-medium">Slate Feature Stones</a>.&nbsp;For something more coastal or rounded take a look at the <a href="../../../product/welsh-quartz-boulders-300-600mm">Welsh Quartz Boulders</a>, the large ones are particularly good for featuring in gravel or slate projects as they add a nice contrast and are quite mooth in texture.</p>
<p class="large"><img src="../../../files/img_cache/113/260_195__1_Slate%20walling%20used%20to%20create%20garden%20barbieque.jpg?1423484947" alt="" width="260" height="195" style="float: right;" /><a href="../../../product/slate-walling-cut-face">Slate walling</a>&nbsp;is very popular for edging ponds, water features and paths. It is also perfect for creating natural looking returning walls or barbeques, where the natural beauty of slate stands out against any type of brick or stonework. The slate works well either laid dry or pointed, it can be cut or split quite easily and is much better than the usual brick and block options as it weathers really well and improves all the time, unlike manmade products.</p>
<p class="large">As slate has been used for generations for roofing it is a well used permanent natural choice for many gardens.&nbsp;</p>
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<p><img src="../../../files/img_cache/119/260_195_no-image.png.webp?1718715558" alt="Test image" width="260" height="146" style="float: left;" />If you fancy a change (and a rest) from maintaining a grassy area, no need to remove the grass, merely douse with weed killer, lay the membrane on top and spread the gravel out over it. An instant transformation! All that remains is to get out the garden furniture and light the barbeque.&#160;</p>
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<p><img src="../../../files/img_cache/119/260_195_no-image.png.webp?1718715558" alt="Test image" width="260" height="196" style="float: left;" />Use gravel with rockery stone as the gravel really compliments and highlights the stone especially when using slate rockery. Using rockery with cobbles and pebbles creates a river bed theme to the garden.</p>
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<h2>Funk it up</h2>
<p>Modern garden designs can be enhanced and created by <img src="../../../files/img_cache/119/260_195_no-image.png.webp?1718715558" alt="Test image" width="260" height="196" style="float: right;" />using coloured gravels in a variety of different ways, for example use black slate or charcoal granite for a monochrome design or silver grey granite to add that zen feel to any garden.</p>
<p>Using glass aggregates is an exciting&#160;way of adding colour to your designs.&#160;Use it on its own or with a combination of other colours to create intricate and interesting combinations. Glass can also be used with water features or ponds to provide a more modern feel and looks amazing when lit up at night to add that real wow factor.&#160;</p>
<h2>Focal Point</h2>
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<h2>Bringing the great outdoors to your door</h2>
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<p class="large"><img src="../../../files/img_cache/119/260_195_no-image.png.webp?1718715558" width="260" height="173" style="float: left;" />It really could not be easier or quicker to form your pathway. Draw out your path using string or a marker, dig out, compact the base, (using an <a href="../../../product/mot-type-1">Mot type</a>&#160;material if required), lay your membrane and level out the gravel of your choice on top. Be as inspired as you like by making curves, patterns or paths that cross in different aggregates and to lead the focus through the garden.</p>
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<p class="large">We would recommend that a gravel no bigger than 16mm be used on path ways - usually the <a href="../../../category/10-14mm-aggregate">10mm size</a>&#160;is considered the most suitable, we have lots for you to choose from on in our <a href="../../../category/gravels-aggregates">Gravel and Aggregates</a>&#160;category. It&#8217;s easier and more stable for walking on. Alternatively 20mm slate can be used and is particularly good as its flat pieces lay together and form a solid surface for walking on.</p>
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<p class="large">If you need a little more from your path than just to be walked on, such as prams, bikes, wheelchairs etc. Keep that natural feel&#160;with&#160;the <a href="../../../product/cotswold-golden-path-10mm-dust">Cotswold Golden Path</a>. It&#160;is ideal as it provides a long lasting solid base with a natural grit surface and a beautiful golden finish.</p>
<p class="large">For the ultimate gravel finish, use the resin bonded <img src="../../../files/img_cache/119/260_195_no-image.png.webp?1718715558" width="260" height="156" style="float: right;" />system. This combines the natural look and feel of a gravel with a hardwearing finish that is cost effective and easy to maintain. For more information visit our <a href="../../../category/resin-bound-products">resin bonded aggregates</a>&#160;pages or visit our dedicated resin bonded aggregates website at&#160;<a href="http://resinbondedaggregates.com">http://resinbondedaggregates.com</a></p>
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<p class="large"><img src="../../../files/img_cache/694/110_195__1_slate%20water%20feature.jpg?1424957839" alt="" width="110" height="195" style="float: left;" />Water features can be made with a monolith, boulder or slate pyramid with water running down surrounded by gravel or pebbles, with plants planted either in the pond and around the <a href="../../../category/boulders-rockery-stone">rocks and boulders</a>&nbsp;to provide a&nbsp;stunning focal point to any garden. Add lighting to create a special atmosphere at nightime. See our range of <a href="../../../category/boulders-rockery-stone">water features</a>&nbsp;and our range of&nbsp;<a href="../../../category/slate-monoliths-feature-stones">monoliths and holloliths</a>&nbsp;from you to choose from.</p>
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<p class="large"><img src="../../../files/img_cache/760/228_195__1_Snowdonia%20-%20cat.jpg?1426107409" alt="" width="228" height="196" style="float: left;" />Slate always works particularly well with water especially the <a href="../../../product/snowdonia-polished-slate-20-40mm">Snowdonia Polished Slate</a>, with its mix of green plum and blue colours and waterworn finish. The water brings out its natural beauty giving it a lovely glossy finish. Use any slate chipping or paddlestones round the edge of a pond or in the water feature to highlight its natural beauty. See our full range in the <a href="../../../category/slate-chippings">Welsh Slate Section</a>.</p>
<p class="large">Some aggregates are not suitable for fish and we mark these as non fish friendly. This is because they contain natural lime which can leach into the water, so always take care when selecting which aggregate to use for your pond.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;" class="large"><img src="../../../files/img_cache/111/260_173__1_Insp%20Water%20Feature%20Rockery.jpg?1423484830" alt="" width="260" height="173" style="float: left;" />Some of the finest show and exhibition gardens will incorporate water either for reflection or movement and it is well worth the effort in the planning stages of the garden.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;" class="large">Some things to consider is the need for power either for lighting or for a pump.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;" class="large">A pond membrane to contain the water which can be <img src="../../../files/img_cache/756/260_195__1_P5102074.JPG?1425486399" alt="" width="260" height="196" style="float: right;" />covered with aggregate, slate or cobbles to disguise the membrane and give a natural finish is the easiest way to create a simple water feature without difficult&nbsp;landscaping. Visit our <a href="../../../category/boulders-rockery-stone">Boulders, Rockery and Water Features Section</a>&nbsp;to see what you can create.&nbsp;</p>
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Decorativeaggregates.com has got an impressive range of slate monoliths and hololiths in different sizes to suit every garden. A monolith is typically a large standing stone often used for decorative and feature purposes in...</p>
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								<p>The current trend in gardening seems to be a shift away from the formal garden with traditional planting schemes, and moving towards creating individual focal points with the garden space. This can be using a mature tree or shr...</p>
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								<p>We&rsquo;re all familiar with the mantra New Year, New Me, but here at decorativeaggregates.com, we&rsquo;re trying out New Year: New Garden. We have a range of beautiful decorative aggregates perfect for any garden, whether it...</p>
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								<p>We&rsquo;ve been getting into the Christmas spirit this year, and our office Christmas cracker, Angela, has been trying out some creative ways to bring Christmas to your garden using our decorative aggregates.
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								<p>Mulching is the process of layering soil and flowerbeds with materials, such as gravel. It has multiple benefits, including retaining moisture, discourage unwanted weeds and improves soil quality. The mulching process can be do...</p>
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								<p>The nights are drawing in and the weather is getting colder, but this doesn&rsquo;t mean everything has to be grey. Add life to your garden this autumn with a splash of colour with our fantastic range of gravels.
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								<p>Create Beautiful Driveways!!
Nothing looks better or creates a greater first impression than a lovely gravel driveway. They're easy to maintain, install and are relatively low cost compared to other materials.
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Decorativeaggregates.com has got an impressive range of slate monoliths and hololiths in different sizes to suit every garden. A monolith is typically a large standing stone often used for decorative and feature purposes in...</p>
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								<p>The current trend in gardening seems to be a shift away from the formal garden with traditional planting schemes, and moving towards creating individual focal points with the garden space. This can be using a mature tree or shr...</p>
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								<p>We&rsquo;re all familiar with the mantra New Year, New Me, but here at decorativeaggregates.com, we&rsquo;re trying out New Year: New Garden. We have a range of beautiful decorative aggregates perfect for any garden, whether it...</p>
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								<p>We&rsquo;ve been getting into the Christmas spirit this year, and our office Christmas cracker, Angela, has been trying out some creative ways to bring Christmas to your garden using our decorative aggregates.
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								<p>Mulching is the process of layering soil and flowerbeds with materials, such as gravel. It has multiple benefits, including retaining moisture, discourage unwanted weeds and improves soil quality. The mulching process can be do...</p>
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<p>Decorativeaggregates.com has got an impressive range of slate monoliths and hololiths in different sizes to suit every garden. A <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monolith">monolith</a> is typically a large standing stone often used for decorative and feature purposes in gardens around the UK. These large slate standing stones are available as a monolith or hololith; the hololith having a 35 millimetre diameter hole in the middle. Our hololiths are also available to buy as water features, which are really something of a conversation starter.</p>
<p><strong>Monoliths</strong></p>
<p>Here at decorativeaggregates.com we stock a wide range of <a href="../../category/slate-monoliths-feature-stones">monoliths</a> so you can create almost any garden feature. Our subtle <a href="../../product/monolith-300mm">300mm monolith</a> is the smallest that we stock and looks great on the edge of a flower bed. For the more eye-catching centre piece, our ornamental <a href="../../product/monolith-slender-900mm">900mm monolith</a> is a feature in itself. Surround with <a href="../../product/graphite-grey-slate-20mm">20mm graphite grey slate</a> for a naturally coloured garden feature.</p>
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<p><strong>Hololiths</strong></p>
<p>Our <a href="../../category/slate-monoliths-feature-stones">hololiths</a> are a large piece of slate with a 35 millimetre hole in the top. These straight edge chiselled pieces of slate are available in plum, green or blue and range for 450mm to 900mm. Like the monolith, these are as eye catching as a lone feature or when surrounded by accompanying aggregates, such as the <a href="../../product/silver-blue-granite-14mm">silver blue granite 14mm.</a></p>
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<p><strong>Water Features</strong></p>
<p>Our slate water features come in a range of designs and sizes; from the popular <a href="../../product/slate-pyramid">Pyramid Slate Water Feature</a> which looks great surround by cobbles for a rustic design. The <a href="../../product/sawn-boulder-water-feature-kit">Sawn Boulder</a> is a really unusual water feature that looks exceptional when contrasted with our <a href="../../product/polar-white-pebbles">Polar White Pebbles</a> for a more landscape. For a more natural looking water feature, our <a href="../../product/boulder-water-feature-kit">Large Boulder Water Feature</a> and <a href="../../product/600mm-monolith-water-feature-kit">600mm Monolith Water Features</a> show off the real beauty of the slate.</p>
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<p>Our ever popular slate comes in all shapes, sizes and colours. The naturally vibrant <a href="../../product/plum-slate-rockery">Plum</a>, <a href="../../product/blue-slate-rockery">Blue</a>, <a href="../../product/green-slate-rockery">Green</a> and the brand new striking <a href="../../product/graphite-grey-slate-40mm">Graphite Grey</a> rockery stones look great around a water feature or flower bed. These cost-effective rockery stones require little maintenance, planning or creating, and are sure to add an instant flash of colour to your garden.</p>
<p>Border around a patio area with one of our decorative <a href="../../category/gravels-aggregates">gravels</a>. Choose between <a href="../../../category/green-gravel">Green</a>, <a href="../../product/red-granite-gravel-10mm">Red</a>, <a href="../../../category/gold-gravel">Gold</a>, <a href="../../product/silver-blue-granite-14mm">Silver</a> and <a href="../../../category/dove-grey-gravel">Dove Grey </a>depending on your gardens colour scheme and theme. The stylish <a href="../../product/dove-grey-limestone-10-14mm-gravel">Dove Grey</a> Limestone gravel, available in 10-14mm and 14-20mm creates a relaxing outdoor environment, whilst the bold tone of the Red Granite gravel is sure to attract compliments from the neighbours.</p>
<p>Make a dominant change in your garden for the New Year and purchase one of our striking slate <a href="../../category/slate-monoliths-feature-stones">monoliths or hololiths</a>. Direct from our site in North Wales, and available from 300mm to 1800mm there is one for every garden! Starting with an oblong or wider slate stone, a large bore hole is drilled through the front and a water hole of 32mm wide is drilled from the base to the large bore hole. This allows for water to be pumped up and runs from the bottom of the hole &ndash; a truly eye-catching centre piece. Team this unique water feature with some of our <a href="../../../category/the-making-of-slate">slate</a>&nbsp;chippings, available in 20mm or 40mm for a beautiful garden feature that will be the highlight of any summer party of 2016.</p>',
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<p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Whatever the product you need to combat the snow, we have it! Buy online via <a href="http://www.rocksalt.co.uk/">www.rocksalt.co.uk</a> or via <a href="../../category/rocksalt-sandbags">decorativeaggregates.com</a>. If you need some advice, why not give one of our experienced sales advisors a call on 01629 636 500. They are happy to advise you on the rocksalt for your needs, the perfect snow shovel and don&rsquo;t forget to ask Angela about her expert tips on spreading the salt evenly to prevent slipping.&nbsp; </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Try our value pack: <a href="../../../product/rock-salt-winter-accessory-pack">The&nbsp;Winter Accessories kit</a>! This kit has everything you need for a safe winter: A heavy duty grit bin (170 litres) that holds approximately 12x20kg bags of rocksalt, a snow shovel, a snow scoop and 12x 20kg or 25x20kg polybags of de-icing rock salt. </span></p>
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<p>Lay your Christmas creation on grass, gravel borders or anywhere else you can think of. Use leftover gravel or order our 1kg bags via our sample page to get all of the colours you need. If you need any help with colours, give us a call &ndash; we&rsquo;re sure Angela won&rsquo;t mind sharing her knowledge.</p>
<p><a href="../../../category/red-gravel">Red Granite</a>&nbsp;is a popular one for this project, Santa and Rudolph&rsquo;s nose will be stand out with this naturally rich coloured granite. We recommend using the 10mm variety, as it will allow more intricacy when designing.</p>
<p>Our slate chippings, with their naturally colourful properties are perfect for creating. <a href="../../../product/green-slate-chippings-20mm">Green slate</a>&nbsp;is the perfect colour and shape for a Christmas tree, and why not decorate it with blue and purple slate 40mm as baubles and tinsel.</p>
<p>For extra sparkle this Christmas, our <a href="../../../search/glass">glass chippings</a>&nbsp;are available in a range of colours from green to turquoise and they add a special finish when scattered lightly over all Christmas creations.</p>
<p>Angela&rsquo;s top tip for creating your Christmas aggregate designs is to copy a picture. For ideas, take a look at the ones she has created in the office this winter.</p>
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<p><a href="../../../product/pea-gravel-10-14mm">Pea Gravel</a>&nbsp;is the most commonly used for mulching. The <a href="../../../category/quartz-gravel">quartz gravel</a>&nbsp;has a rounded edge and is relatively inexpensive, it has beautiful natural chestnut tones which mean it fits with any garden colour scheme.</p>
<p><a href="../../../product/barleycorn-quartz-3-8mm">Barleycorn</a>&nbsp;is our newest quartz gravel imported from Europe. Its semi-rounded edges make it perfect for mulching, and its yellow and golden tones make it perfect for a really eye-catching decorative mulch.</p>
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<p>The classic British rain compliments many of our gravels and slates which glisten in the rain &ndash; perfect for a bit of sparkle this autumn. Lay your path, create borders and cover up soil with our range of colours and styles.</p>
<p><strong><a href="../../../product/cotswold-gold-20mm">Cotswold Gold 20mm</a></strong></p>
<p>Our most popular gravel is the beautiful warm golden <a href="../../../category/limestone-history">limestone</a>&nbsp;&ndash; popular for quality and value. This Cotswold chipping creates a warm, elegant finish on paths and driveways. What better way to brighten up your autumn than with a warm gold gravel</p>
<p><strong><a href="../../../product/multi-spar-10mm-gravel">Multi Spar Gravel</a></strong></p>
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<p><strong><a href="../../../product/cheshire-pink-14mm-gravel">Cheshire Pink 14mm</a></strong></p>
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<li><span><strong>Water Features</strong> - </span><span>Using boulders in a water feature is an easy way to instantly add a magical designer touch. You can be as imaginative as you&#8217;d like - why not arrange two boulders to create a miniature valley&#160;for directing the&#160;flow of a stream or place individual stones on the water&#160;for a ripple effect? There are so many options!<br /><br /></span></li>
<li><span><strong>General Landscaping</strong> - </span><span>Boulders can be placed in a variety of different ways including single focal points or grouped clusters and can be as simple or as intricately arranged as you please. Perhaps you&#8217;re after a boulder feature in a seating area, a border to create sectioning, or as obstacles for a children&#8217;s play area - the options are limitless. For stability, we advise burying around &#188; of the boulder&#8217;s height with the heavy side facing down.<br /><br /></span></li>
<li><span><strong>Slate Walling</strong> -</span><span><a target="_blank" href="../../../product/slate-walling"><strong> Slate Walling</strong></a> is durable and simple to maintain and slate wall stones are specially handpicked for creating retaining walls, barbeques or stylish pond borders.</span></li>
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<li><span><strong>As a Water Feature</strong> - </span><span>For use as a water feature, slate monoliths and holloliths can be supplied expertly pre-drilled. You will need a water pump and fittings to create a functioning, impressive garden feature.&#160;<br /><br /></span>Slate feature stones<span> look stunning when placed near water and darken attractively when wet.<br /><br /></span></li>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>And don&#8217;t forget, our friendly team is always on hand to help answer any questions and offer advice on 01629 630256</span></p>
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<h3>Eco-friendly Gardening</h3>
<p><strong><a target="_blank" href="../../../product/vegetable-topsoil">Vegetable Topsoil</a></strong>&#160;is a premium blend of 100% peat free natural topsoil specially designed for growing fruit and vegetables and is perfect for raised beds, vegetable patches, borders and allotments.</p>
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<p><strong><a target="_blank" href="../../../product/horticultural-grit_2">Horticultural Grit</a></strong>&#160;is ideal for mixing with soils to improve drainage and is great when drier conditions are required - for example with alpine or cacti planting.&#160; Horticultural grit can be ordered in 20kg bags.</p>
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<p><strong><a target="_blank" href="../../../product/3-pack-landscape-fabric-weed-prevention-membrane">Weed control membranes</a></strong>&#160;provide long lasting prevention against weeds and can be easily cut to any size. We offer weed membrane for general landscaping and also for driveways. Our <a target="_blank" href="../../../product/landscape-fabric-weed-prevention-membrane"><strong>landscaping weed resistant membrane</strong></a> is 50gsm and is available in 1 x 20m roll. It allows water to drain away and can be placed directly beneath decorative gravel, aggregates or slate chippings.</p>
<p>Our 90gsm&#160;<strong><a target="_blank" href="../../../product/driveway-fabric-weed-prevention-membrane">driveway weed prevention membrane</a>&#160;</strong>is specially designed for driveways where heavier traffic is likely. It is easily cut and shaped to fit within the required area. It is available in 2m x 25m rolls.</p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Need a little inspiration? For up to date ideas, information and offers, follow us on <a target="_blank" href="https://facebook.com/decorativeaggs"><strong>Facebook</strong> </a></span><span>and <strong><a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/decorative_Aggregates">Instagram</a></strong></span><span>.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>And don&#8217;t forget, our friendly team is always on hand to help answer any questions and offer advice on 01629 630256</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>If snow or ice is forecast, you can help prevent it from settling by spreading de-icing rock salt evenly over the area that needs to be kept clear.&#160;</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>De-icing rock salt can also be applied directly on top of ice and snow to start the melting process.</span></p>
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<h3>Quick transformation</h3>
<p class="large">What you will get is a quick and easy transformation to your home. See in the pictures below how some of our customers have transformed their driveways with our products.&#160;</p>
<p class="large">Use our <a href="../../../pages/gravel-calculator">gravel calculator</a>&#160;to find out how much you need. We normally recommend driveways are laid at a thickness of 50mm-60mm.</p>
<h2>Make it Low Maintenance</h2>
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<h3>Stop those weeds</h3>
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<h3>Harder Wearing</h3>
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<h3>The Ultimate Driveway</h3>
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<p class="large">For more information on resin bound or resin bonding aggregate, visit our dedicated website <a href="http://resinbondedaggregates.com">http://resinbondedaggregates.com</a>&#160;or contact us for more information on how you can transform your drive or pathway.</p>',
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<h2>Funk it up</h2>
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<p class="large">If you need a little more from your path than just to be walked on, such as prams, bikes, wheelchairs etc. Keep that natural feel&#160;with&#160;the <a href="../../../product/cotswold-golden-path-10mm-dust">Cotswold Golden Path</a>. It&#160;is ideal as it provides a long lasting solid base with a natural grit surface and a beautiful golden finish.</p>
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<p class="large">Some aggregates are not suitable for fish and we mark these as non fish friendly. This is because they contain natural lime which can leach into the water, so always take care when selecting which aggregate to use for your pond.</p>
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								<p>The current trend in gardening seems to be a shift away from the formal garden with traditional planting schemes, and moving towards creating individual focal points with the garden space. This can be using a mature tree or shr...</p>
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								<p>We&rsquo;ve been getting into the Christmas spirit this year, and our office Christmas cracker, Angela, has been trying out some creative ways to bring Christmas to your garden using our decorative aggregates.
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								<p>Mulching is the process of layering soil and flowerbeds with materials, such as gravel. It has multiple benefits, including retaining moisture, discourage unwanted weeds and improves soil quality. The mulching process can be do...</p>
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								<p>The nights are drawing in and the weather is getting colder, but this doesn&rsquo;t mean everything has to be grey. Add life to your garden this autumn with a splash of colour with our fantastic range of gravels.
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								<p>Summer's Here!!
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