Your driveway is the first impression visitors will have of your home, and a well-kept driveway can really impress people. Driveway edging is more than a finishing touch, it’s a structure that keeps rocks and other objects from spreading across your garden, keeping it...
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How to Correctly Maintain Gravel Driveways
There are many benefits to having a gravel driveway. It looks smart. It’s cost-effective. And gravel driveways are both durable and easy to maintain. But that doesn’t mean that they don’t need any maintenance at all. Like anything else in your home, if you want your...
The Eco-Friendly Benefits of Gravel Grids
We all know it's important that we focus on building towards a more sustainable future, with conscious efforts being made throughout various aspects of our lives. This includes landscaping practices, with a need to focus on issues such as soil erosion, surface runoff,...
Seasonal Maintenance Tips for Gravel Grid Driveways
Are you a homeowner who has recently incorporated a gravel grid driveway into your home? Then you are already one step towards a low-maintenance, long-lasting pathway that complements and enhances the appeal of your property. However, maintaining the integrity and...
A Guide to Gravel Driveway Sub-Bases
If you’re going to lay a gravel driveway, you first need a sub-base. This will prevent your grid and gravel from simply sinking into the soil. It will also support load bearing. The difficulty is that this raises a lot of questions. There are all kinds of sub-bases...
The Key Benefits of Driveway Grids
We’re all familiar with the sight of half-bare gravel driveways, where the stones have been pushed to one side or into ridges. Muddy puddles and dirt make up the rest of the space. Ruining both the aesthetic and the function. Driveway grids were devised to address...
Gravel Grids or Grass Grids: What’s the Right Choice for Your Project
When it comes to paving solutions for your driveway, car parks, or pathways, there are only really two suitable options you should consider—gravel or grass grids? Deciding between the two can often cause a bit of a headache, with both offering unique advantages and...
Gravelrings vs Standard Gravel Grids: The Ultimate Guide
If you’ve ever used a gravel driveway, you’ll likely be aware that they have one major fault: gravel is mobile. So, while they look good and are cost-effective to put in, over time the gravel will disperse. It’ll be dislodged by wheels, kicked by children, pushed into...
Design considerations for sustainable car parking at commercial attractions
Sustainability is top of mind for landscape and building professionals, with 87% seeking sustainable materials for their projects. With Schedule 3 coming into force in England the demand for reliable, permeable attractive landscapes will only continue to rise....
The pros and cons of permeable surface options for driveways
In January this year, the Government published plans to make the incorporation of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) mandatory in new developments in England, with plans to implement the legislation in 2024. Many landscapers and homeowners will already be aware of...