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Spring is here, which means that you’re likely to spend more time in your garden than you have in the past 5 or so months, but what if your garden is looking a little worse for wear after winter? Here are 3 garden landscaping ideas using decorative stones which are certain to bring your garden to life again this year.

Driveway gravel is becoming an increasingly popular alternative to tarmac and concrete slabs thanks to a range of benefits. Not only is driveway gravel easy to install and maintain, the array of decorative gravel options available means that it can create a very attractive finish, so how do you lay a gravel driveway?

Slate chippings are some our most popular decorative aggregates and for good reason. Slate chippings are incredibly versatile, with potential uses throughout your garden for maximum decorative and practical benefit. Slate chippings are also available in a range of colours, which means they are well suited to most garden styles.

It’s the start of a new year, and though it may still be the middle of winter, it’s the perfect time to get yourself and garden geared up for the months ahead when the weather is clear. Perhaps it’s time to start considering a fresh look for your garden this year and install some eye-catching new features.

Winter is now in full swing, with winter frosts becoming increasingly common during the chilly early mornings. Hopefully, you will already have done your winter garden preparation, so won’t have to spend too much time out in the cold! Still, there are things that you could be doing to in your garden this December.

Gardeners have been using gravel in their gardens for years due to its versatility and easy maintenance. We discuss the advantages of garden gravel and how you can use it to bring out the best in your garden.

As winter approaches, you may think you’ll be wanting to spend less time outside in your garden. However, there are opportunities to be exploited this month and tasks that must be undertaken to ensure the welfare of your plants.

There’s plenty to do to prepare your garden during autumn for the impending winter, and indeed for next year. There are some things you simply won’t be able to do once the cold and wet does really set in.

Whether they are using them for creating rustic looking paths and dividers, for utilising as part of a compost heap or for building a raised bed, more and more gardeners are using railway sleepers in their garden.