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All About Decorative Aggregates, A Low Maintenance Landscaping Solution

Looking for a low cost, low maintenance option to refresh your outdoor space?
Decorative aggregates may be the answer

Read all about our top picks, and the benefits of using landscaping gravel and chippings to brighten up your patio, path or around the garden.

Approx reading time: 3 minutes

What is decorative aggregate?

Decorative aggregate, and landscaping gravel, is graded, processed and washed to form a top landscaping layer with consistent good looks.
They’re made from all types of natural stone and create practical, low maintenance surfaces anywhere.

They come in a wide range of attractive colours, sizes and textures to complement all garden styles and should be installed on a layer of sub-base ballast or crushed stone to ensure it stays weed-free.

20 to 40mm White Pebbles
20 to 40mm White Pebbles - Image courtesy of Long Rake Spar

Benefits of using landscaping gravel

Minimal maintenance

No mowing or watering
No fertilizer or pesticides required

Just spread it and forget about it

Versatile

Borders, paths, patios, garden beds
and more…

Suitable for a variety of landscaping projects

Durable

Strong and hardy, resistant to all weather types

Withstands foot traffic

Drainage

Absorbs water quickly and allows it to flow away freely

Ideal for potted plants, patios and walkways

Easy to lay

No special tools required to transport and lay

A wheelbarrow, shovel and rake are all you need to have a go at installation

Re-Usable

Can be picked up, rinsed down and used again and again

Re-position and re-use as many times as you’d like to keep your garden looking fresh!


Discover our most popular decorative aggregates

Plum Slate Chippings
Plum Slate Chippings - Image provided by Long Rake Spar

Long Rake Spar Plum Slate Chippings are a premium decorative aggregate known for their deep, rich plum color and flat, angular shape. Sourced from high-quality slate deposits, these chippings provide a sophisticated and natural look that enhances various landscape designs.

The deep plum color of these slate chippings adds a touch of elegance and warmth to any landscape. This unique hue creates a striking visual contrast against green foliage and other landscape elements.

Long Rake Spar Cotswold Gravel is a premium decorative limestone gravel that stands out for its soft, creamy color and angular texture. The light, warm tones of Cotswold Gravel create a serene and inviting atmosphere, perfect for any outdoor space.

Its neutral color palette complements a wide range of landscaping themes, from contemporary to traditional.

Cotswold Gravel
Cotswold Gravel - Image provided by Long Rake Spar
Flamingo Gravel
Flamingo Gravel - Image provided by Long Rake Spar

Long Rake Spar Flamingo Gravel is a stunning decorative aggregate known for its distinctive mix of pinks, whites, and greys. This eye-catching gravel is sourced from high-quality marble deposits, ensuring both beauty and durability.

Its colorful blend brings a lively and cheerful ambiance to any outdoor area.

Long Rake Spar Polar White Chippings are a premium decorative aggregate made from pure white marble. These chippings are prized for their brilliant white color and angular texture, which add a clean, modern look to any landscape.

The pure white color of Polar White Chippings provides a fresh and clean aesthetic, perfect for modern and contemporary landscapes.

Polar White Chippings
Polar White Chippings - Image provided by Long Rake Spar

Also available in 20kg handy bags

Our handy bags allow for greater flexibility as they can be used incrementally, allowing greater control over coverage, and stored conveniently between use.

Ideal for smaller projects, 20kg bags are cost effective and require less labour to move and manage in comparison to bulk bags, making them suitable for areas with limited access or for those who prefer a do-it-yourself approach.


FREE delivery is available if your delivery address is within a 20 mile radius of one of our branches. We deliver Monday to Friday, between 8am and 5pm and usually within 3 working days of receiving your order.