Rejuvenate your garden in 2017

Is your garden looking tired and unloved? Rejuvenating your garden paving is the perfect way to breath new life into any outdoor space! No matter what your style or budget, there’s a garden paving solution ready and waiting to transform your outdoor area. From gravel to slate, cobbles to stepping stones and garden slabs, Paving Superstore has everything you need to create a funky and functional garden that has ultimate kerb appeal.  Here are a few ideas to inspire your next garden makeover...

Stepping Stones

Stepping stones are a great garden addition for any household with kids, offering a perfect place to play all while maintaining modern and flawless style. Stepping stones look great paired with gravel chippings, creating a combination of textures that will look great for generations - they also make gravel easier to walk on!

Pros:

  • Add Strength to Chipping or Gravel Paths
  • Tough and Durable

Cons:

  • Can Expand and Crack

Top Pick: Natural Paving Riven Sandstone Lakeland Stepping stones

Cobble Setts

Cobbles have the ability to add a traditional rustic look to any outdoor space, making your garden timeless and classic. Cobbles are famed for their tough durability, so once you’ve laid your cobbles, you know they’ll look great for a lifetime.

Pros:

  • Requires Minimal Maintenance
  • Tough and Durable

Cons:

  • More Expensive Than Other Methods

Top Pick: Natural Paving Antique Limestone ‘Cobblestone’ Ebony Sett

 

Garden Paving Slabs and Flags

Garden paving slabs and flags are great for anyone looking to add a sophisticated patio area to their outdoor space, but which material do you choose?

 

Sandstone

Sandstone is the most popular option when it comes to garden paving, offering a sleek and modern look that can add an element of sunshine to any garden. The light hues of cream, beige and brown vary from slab to slab, meaning each project if effortlessly unique. Sandstone is also tough, durable and easy to work with, making it the perfect all-rounder!

Pros:

  • Easy to Work With
  • Variation of Colours Available

Cons:

  • Colour Can Blotch Over Time

Top Pick: Stonemarket Paving Riven Sandstone 'Marketstone' Autumn Multi

Limestone

Limestone has a distinctive and modern look, featuring tones of grey, blue-grey, cream and tan. Although colours are more limited than sandstone, limestone makes up for it with its luxurious velvety texture. Limestone can be susceptible to environmental wear and tear such as acid rain, but it is still tough, strong and ideal for long-lasting garden style.

Pros:

Even Colouring

  • Easy to Shape

Cons:

  • Few Colour Choices

Top Pick: Paving Superstore Riven Limestone 'Pro Range' Black Kadapha

 

Granite

If you’re looking for an elegant yet super strong garden paving solution, granite cannot be beaten. Besides its durability, granite offers what may be the widest colour choice of all paving options; from light through dark grey to greyish blue, tan, brown, honey yellow, green, orange, pink, and red - the range seems almost infinite.

Pros:

  • Tough and Durable

Cons:

  • Hard to Work With
  • Expensive

Top Pick: Stonemarket Paving Granite 'Arctic' Glacier

 

Gravel

Gravel is available in a massive range of colours, styles and shapes, ideal for adding your own personal touch to your outdoor area. From creamy shades of beige for a Mediterranean feel to cool grey hues for an elegant feel, gravel is the ultimate versatile option. Not only is gravel visually stunning, it’s also amazingly pocket pleasing, perfect for those looking to transform their garden on a budget.

Pros:

  • Cost Effective
  • Attractive Texture
  • Easy to Install

Cons:

  • Attracts Weeds
  • Unstable to Walk Over

Top Pick: Paving Superstore Cotswold Chippings Gravel