Clay pavers are the 'brick' like pavers we use in our designs when we are looking to produce a beautiful feature area or pathway with a more traditional look and feel. Clay pavers offer great choice of colour and texture and are made purely from Clay, Sand and Water, the majority of which is extracted from local sources which minimises harmful emissions from transporting.

​Depending on where they are made, the clay can be either sourced on site, or taken as a waste material from other mining operations reducing demand on stone quarries for paving materials. The Pavers are extremely hard-wearing, frost-resistant, stain-resistant, easy to clean with household detergent, and fade-proof.  Laid with the correct installation method for a driveway, they are also SUDS-compliant.
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​Soil – the stuff we should all have beneath our feet unless we are living in a high-rise. The typical garden soil in our region is a heavy clay loam, although there are areas with exception. Clay loams are nutrient rich due to the ability of the clay particles to hold on to useful nutrients. Unfortunately clay also has it’s down sides. If compacted it can drain poorly and be very wet in winter whilst dry rock hard in summer. The best way to improve clay soils is to add manure or garden compost along with grit of sharp sand, something we do on every Planting Project or Full Garden Transformation. It is essential to have soil in ‘good-order’ when we plant the garden, to ensure that the plants have everything they need to survive and thrive.  When we’ve incorporated raised beds / planters into out projects, we source good quality top-soil and mix this with compost. The topsoil needs to be weed free and screened to remove any large unwanted materials.

​When choosing paving materials for your garden project, there will seem to be a bewildering array ​available!  If you visit your local stone or building merchant you will be dazzled by everything from natural stone to man made products. So today we are looking at one of the options available - natural Granite. 

Its tight grain and evenly textured natural stone which is offered in  sawn and flamed finishes. Often used in more contemporary garden builds, Granite has consistent colouring, a tight grain and even texture, plus a subtle sparkle which adds lightness and character. Colours range from Silver Grey, sleek Black Granite and Grey Basalt.
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A slate mulched area requiring little maintenance

Reclaimed Yorkstone circle with Millstone

When choosing paving materials for your garden project, there will seem to be a bewildering array ​available!  If you visit your local stone or building merchant you will be dazzled by everything from natural stone to man made products. So today we are looking at one of the options available - natural Yorkstone.  

A dense sandstone quarried in Yorkshire, Yorkstone has been used for centuries in our cities and has long proved its suitability to the British climate.  Sourced new from quarries in Yorkshire, each piece is typically hand-finished by an expert stonemasons to create the precise riven or sawn (smooth) finish. 

Yorkstone is available in a range of buff or grey colours in paving and sett formats. The setts are ideal for a hard-wearing driveway or high-traffic area whereas the pavers work well for paved areas and copings. ​

When choosing paving materials for your garden project, there will seem to be a bewildering array ​available!  If you visit your local stone or building merchant you will be dazzled by everything from natural stone to man made products. So today we are looking at one of the options available - natural Sandstone. 

Sandstone Paving is a versatile natural product offered in a wide range of colours, sizes and finishes. A sedimentary rock composed of sand-size grains of mineral, rock, or organic material, It also contains a cementing material that binds the sand grains together. Sandstone pavers (paving slabs) are offered in a variety of finishes including a riven, sawn (smooth), tumbled or shot blasted finish. ​