Materials

Materials

Introduction

Welcome to our category page about the essential DIY materials. This is a resource designed to complement our DIY projects and step-by-step guides. Whether you are an experienced DIYer, an absolute beginner, or somewhere in between, understanding the right materials for your project, and how to use them, is the essential knowledge for achieving a successful outcome that is both durable and beautiful.

In this section, you will find articles delving into the details of those vital landscaping supplies which hold your projects (and dreams) together. From timber and fasteners to weed fabrics, tools, and adhesives, we've got you covered with all the info to help you make informed decisions, save money and get your outdoor project done, right! There will also be articles featuring step-by-step guide on how to select and work with some special types of materials. For example, how to choose and lay a heavy duty weed membrane for your patio.

As with all of that we do at Outdoor Aggregates, the goal is to empower you with knowledge, and inspire you with ideas, so that you may confidently design, plan and manifest your outdoor designs, featuring the wondrous, and most lustrous, medium of decorative aggregates.

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Mulch: What is it and What is it Made of? A Deep Dive.

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Garden Mulch: Ultimate Guide to 14 of the Best Mulch Types

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Landscaping Fabric: A Beginner's Guide to Weed Membranes

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Using a Heavy Duty Weed Membrane for DIY Garden Design

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What is Sub Base 101? From Pathways to Artificial Grass Base

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Limestone Chippings for Soakaway

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DIY Resin Bound Gravel Kits: Planning Your Outdoor Flooring

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Introduction to the Different Types of Self Binding Gravel

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There are many types of DIY project guides available from Outdoor Aggregates. Why not check them out!