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  1. Add a Splash of Colour to Your Garden with Decorative Stones

    Is your garden looking dull and lifeless? Has it seen better days? Maybe it’s time to give it some much needed attention. At Mainland Aggregates, we supply a wide selection of colourful decorative stones perfect to uplift the look of your outdoor space. ...
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  2. What are Scalpings?

    Road scalpings or road planings are produced as a result of the surface layer of a tarmac footpath or road being removed by a cold milling machine. These are low-cost aggregates that offer environmental advantages. Not only are road scalpings made of bitumen which is a natural resource but also, by using scalpings, waste is minimised. Plus, road ...
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  3. Ways of Using Scottish Pebbles

    Scottish pebbles are small, rounded decorative stones that are sourced from Scotland, typically from the beaches of the Scottish Highlands. Also called Highland pebbles or Caledonian pebbles, Scottish pebbles are naturally rounded and smooth due to erosion and come in a variety of colours that will stand out in wet conditions...
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  4. What are Rubber Chippings?

    Rubber chippings, also known as rubber mulch, are a type of inorganic mulch made from recycled rubber, such as rubber from recycled tyres...
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  5. Which Slate Chippings to Choose?

    Slate chippings are a great choice for a variety of landscape projects, from patios and plant borders to water features and more. These decorative aggregates are produced by crushing, screening and washing dug slates, creating a clean product of consistent grade...
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  6. When to use MOT Type 1?

    MOT Type 1 is a certified sub-base material that consists of crushed granite, gritstone, limestone or basalt. Also called Type 1 MOT or DOT Type 1, this sub-base features particles with excellent load-bearing qualities that range from 40mm down to dust, making them easy to compact...
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  7. What is Rip Rap?

    Riprap is the name in American English given to rock armour. Also called rip rap, rubble and shot rock, this type of coarse crushed rock is used to prevent scouring as well as water erosion, wave erosion and ice erosion. Rip rap can be found on rivers, streams and coastlines protecting structures against the power of waves by dissipating the energy...
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  8. What Is The Best Mulch To Use?

    Mulch can be found spread around gardens and other green spaces all across the country, and for a good reason. Mulch is used to retain moisture in the soil, control weed growth, prevent frost heaving in the winter, keep the soil cool during the summer, as well as make garden beds look beautiful...
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  9. What To Do With Gabion Baskets?

    Gabion baskets have been used all around the world for centuries. Ancient Egyptians used baskets filled with stone to protect the banks of the River Nile whilst, years later, Europeans used similar baskets to make military fortifications...
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  10. Types of Geotextile Membranes

    Also known as Terram membrane, a geotextile membrane is a type of protective fabric used in civil engineering and landscape projects. These are essential components when making driveways, land drains, paving, pathways and Equestrian arenas...
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