Decorative Aggregates, Garden Stones & Gravel

Affordable, versatile and easy to install, garden stones and decorative aggregates instantly transform the look of your garden, path or driveway. No matter your style or preference, decorative aggregates can add the perfect finishing touch to your outdoor space. Slate chippings offer a sleek, modern look, whilst golden or red decorative aggregates provide a more rustic feel.

Browse our full collection of decorative aggregates, garden stones, and chippings, below.

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Features of decorative aggregates  

  • The range includes Granite Chippings, Slate Chippings, Limestone Chippings, gravel and shingle.
  • Great for improving drainage.
  • Incredibly versatile,  they can be used on driveways, patios, paths, water features, ponds and in bedding or planting areas.
  • Adaptable to all styles of application, from rustic to contemporary.
  • Available in a variety of different colours, styles and sizes, from 10mm to 75mm.
  • Made from ethically sourced stone. 

 

Decorative Aggregates paving FAQs 

Thanks to our many years of experience, we've got the expertise to answer any questions you may have about Garden Stones or Driveway Gravel. Find the answers to the most commonly asked questions, below. 

 

What are decorative aggregates? 

  • Decorative Aggregates are any kind of chipping, gravel or shingle that is designed to be decorative. 
  • Inherently durable and hard-wearing to weathering 
  • Can be made from a variety of different materials in a wide range of colours and/or sizes. 

Decorative aggregates really do provide exceptional versatility. From contemporary black and white chippings to traditional Red Granite or authentic Scottish Cobbles. These products can be used on almost any landscaping feature, from ponds and water features to driveways, pathways and gardens.    

Rest assured, with our selection of garden stones, gravel, chippings, decorative shingle and garden pebbles, you’ll find everything you need for your dream landscaping project.  

 

Discover paving tips & tricks in our Advice Centre

 

How much do decorative aggregates cost?

Our gravel and chippings range from just £8.95 per square meter for the classic Golden Gravel and Round Gravel, to £13.50 per square meter for contemporary Black Ice Chippings, Icy White Blue Chippings and Frozen Pink Chippings and £15.19 per square meter for the timeless Scottish Cobbles. Prices vary depending on material and where it is sourced from, some of our contemporary products are sources from eastern Europe and therefore incur higher transport costs, however we also supply several products made from locally sourced aggregates and such as the Staffordshire Round Gravel, which is sourced from Staffordshire. And even closer to home, we source our Golden Gravel from our own quarries in Lincolnshire and our Bardon Hill Granite from Leicestershire. 

 

How to style Decorative Aggregates

With many variants of chippings and gravel available, accommodating both traditional and modern gardens, there is a product for every space. Our large Scottish Cobbles are ideal for driveways and rockeries as well as planting areas, whereas our slate chippings offer muted pastel tones when dry and vivid vibrant colours when wet. The ever present Golden Gravel is a much loved option for gravel driveways, garden paths and gravel borders.      

 

What colour Decorative Aggregates are available? 

Ranging from Golden Gravel to Frozen Pink Chippings, you’ll find a kaleidoscope of attractive shades and tones in our garden gravel and driveway gravel

For example, our slate chippings come in three colours, Plum Slate Chippings, Blue Slate Chippings and Green Slate Chippings. But not only are there three different colours, the difference between each product when wet and dry from pastel to vibrant offers further variance. If monochrome is your style then look no further than our range of granite chippings, silver grey tones in our Silver Granite Chippings, Topley Grey Chippings and Bardon Hill Granite these timeless options will stand the test of time.

 

How do you lay Decorative Aggregates? 

Laying Decorative Aggregates is an achievable task for a DIY-minded individual. Not only can it help you save money on hiring a professional landscaper, but you can also better build to your personal preference. 

For a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to installing your very first garden feature or driveway, read our How to Lay a Gravel Driveway guide in our Advice Centre

 

Buy stone paving online from Simply Paving 

With so many top-quality products on offer, we understand that it can be tricky to choose the right garden chippings for you and your needs. That’s why we’re on hand to help if you have any questions about our range of garden gravel. 

You can reach out to our team of friendly experts, either call via 0800 032 6306 or start a live chat with us online today. 

 

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