Using decorative stones in your gardens
The perfect finishing touch to any garden, decorative stones come in a wide range of different sizes, colours and shapes to help you create the outdoor space of your dreams. At MB Wilkes, our team are experts in the many benefits of decorative stones and how best to utilise them, so have put together this list of four great ways you can use them in your garden.
Improve your garden's drainage
Decorative stones are an excellent yet discrete way to improve the drainage of your garden and protect your property from the risks associated with excess water. We find shingle or gravel is an excellent choice for this purpose, as it allows the water to trickle away easily while maintaining an attractive look. Why not add some flowerpots on the gravel in complementary colours to add a splash of colour?
Help stop the weeds
A layer of decorative stones, such as our striking Gabion Stone or classic Cotswold Cobbles, helps prevent those pesky weeds from sticking their heads up through your perfectly pruned flower beds. Install a layer of woven geotextile black fabric on top of your soil before adding your decorative stones to really take back control over unwanted plants.
Create a statement driveway
Using decorative stone for your driveway is an affordable alternative to tarmac and it provides your home with a more attractive, colourful entrance. At MB Wilkes, we stock a wide range of different decorative stones which make for excellent driveways, including our golden shingle range which offer a traditional style or, for something a bit different, opt for our luxurious limestone or elegant Blue Slate.
Build a show-stopping rockery
A rockery is a beautiful feature for any English garden, adding structure, style and interest. Best of all, they’re really easy to create. All you need to do is choose the perfect spot, preferably somewhere with lots of light, clear your chosen site of weeds and debris and then comes the really exciting part, begin building your rockery using a variety of your favourite flowers, shrubs and, of course, rocks (we recommend laying out everything before you plant to make sure you like the way it looks).
Leading suppliers of aggregates and building materials in Dorset from our family owned sand and gravel quarry, MB Wilkes is your number one stop for all your decorative stone needs. To learn more about our range of quality products, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our friendly team today on 01258 857465.