What Depth Should Garden Gravel Be?
As a rule of thumb, you are going to need at least twice the depth of the chipping of gravel size. So, for 20mm chippings you are going to need at least 40mm depth to stop the base material showing through after time. Generally we would recommend going slightly deeper than this to ensure good […]
What Is The Difference Between Shingle And Gravel?
Shingle and Gravel are essentially the same product. A small rounded and angular stone quarried or dredged from the sea and called either shingle or gravel.
What Size Aggregate Is Best For My Driveway?
We would always recommend using aggregates of either 14mm or 20mm in size for a domestic driveway, anything larger can be kick up onto cars, which can cause damage to bodywork, and anything small can be difficult to walk on and will get stuck in your shoes or car tyres.
How Long Do Bark Chips Last?
Bark chips can last a surprisingly long time as long a good material has been used. If they are well maintained and in sufficient quantity, you could expect them to last anything up to 5 years before starting to breakdown into the soil.
Do I Need To Put Anything Under Bark Chips?
It is really a personal choice whether you want to use a membrane under bark chips. This will reduce maintenance by suppressing the weeds further, but you will have future issues on the disposal of these membranes when they reach the end of their useful life. They can also look unsightly quickly after installation especially […]
Can I Come And Collect From You?
Yes. Our opening hours and address are found on the Contact Us page. We have fork-lift trucks for loading onto suitable vehicles at all sites, and staff are always available to help with loading of smaller items. We highly recommend that you call your local branch, before visiting, to confirm the items you wish to collect are available.
Will My Purchased Products Match The Sample?
We always send a representative sample from the current batch of tiles or paving we have in stock, so as long as you requested a sample close to the time of purchasing, this will help to ensure the tiles and paving you receive matches the sample you have been sent as closely as possible. All of our products are […]
Can Artificial Grass Be Laid On Concrete?
Yes, it is possible to lay Artificial grass onto concrete, as long as the concrete is completely clean and dry, you are then able to use an artificial grass adhesive to fix the grass down directly onto the concrete surface. It is important that you firstly establish that the concrete base drains sufficiently to stop […]
Is Artificial Grass Too Hot For Dogs?
It is very unlikely that artificial grass would ever reach temperature that would burn or injure a dog. It doesn’t not have a great deal of thermal mass to hold onto the suns heat which stops it from heating excessively. In extreme heat conditions normal precautions should be taken to ensure your dog’s temperature is […]
Is Artificial Grass Bad For The Environment?
In short yes artificial grass is bad for the environment. The production of the plastic emits carbon and uses fossil fuels. Artificial grass is also not currently widely recycled and will inevitably end up in landfill. There is also some strong possibility of micro plastic being created during the life span of Artificial grass which […]