Introduction
Welcome to our landscaping foundations section and our “Foundations in Landscaping” and “People Also Ask About” series. Whether you’re a dedicated do-it-yourself doyenne or a homeowner with ambitions and a vision, this series is your essential guide to mastering the art of DIY landscaping. In this series, we cover a lot of the nitty-gritty – the stuff that underpins so much of the knowledge and information essential to gaining ‘the knack’ in outdoor design and construction. From small gravel for pathways to larger stones for decorative solutions, we’ll demystify the world of landscaping to help you make informed decisions for your landscaping projects.
Foundations
Our team of professional landscape gardeners has decades of experience, and we’re passionate about sharing our expertise with you. Our goal is to empower you with the knowledge and confidence to create outdoor spaces that not only add to your property’s beauty but also enrich your quality of life. So, get ready to dig into the world of landscaping as we lay the foundations for your gardening success. Whether you’re dreaming of a lush, serene oasis or a vibrant, functional outdoor living area, our “Foundations in Landscaping” series will be your trusted companion on this green journey.
The Ultimate Guide to Decorative Aggregate and Gravel Colours
Planning to renovate your outdoor space or driveway? Find every colour of decorative stone, chippings and gravel for gardens available in the UK in our foundations in landscaping series.
The 23 Different Types of Gravel for Gardens and Landscaping
Our Foundations in Landscaping series reveals the rocks behind the various types of gravel sold in the UK and their ideal use cases in landscaping.
Foundations in Landscaping: Understanding Gravel Sizes
With our SIZING table, quickly find the best gravel sizes for most common landscaping applications, from our Foundations in Landscaping series.
People Also Ask About
Laying Gravel
People Also Ask About: Laying Chippings and Gravel Gardens
Our series on popular questions about laying gravel and gravel gardens. Get complete, helpful answers from experts without hours of searching.
People Also Ask About: What to Put Under Gravel?
Our series answers popular queries about what goes beneath chippings? Get concise and complete, expert answers without endlessly searching.
People Also Ask About: Laying Garden Pebbles and Chippings
Get concise and complete answers to your questions about laying pebbles and chippings without spending your time trawling through multiple search results.
People Also Ask: Should I Put Plastic Down Before Gravel?
Planning to lay gravel? Our series answers popular queries on the use of membrane plastic for weed suppression, low-maintenance and stability.
People Also Ask About: Weed Membranes and Drainage Gravel
Our series answers popular questions about using drainage gravel effectively. Get concise, helpful answers from experts without endless searching.
People Also Ask About: Sub-Base Depth For Patio Installation
Our series answers popular questions about building sub-base for patio. Get helpful answers from experts without having to search online endlessly.
Garden Edging
People Also Ask About: DIY Garden Edging Best Practices
Our series answers popular queries about DIY garden edging problems? Get concise and complete, expert answers without endlessly searching.
Weed Membrane
People Also Ask About: DIY Weed and Grass Control Methods
Our series answers popular questions about weed and grass control methods. Get concise, helpful answers from experts without endless searching.
Rock Gardens and Rockeries
People Also Ask About: The Basics of Planting a Rock Garden
Our series answers popular questions about planting a rock garden. Get concise, helpful answers from experts without endless searching online.
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