Natural stone paving and grass in a small garden that was completely re-landscaped.














An effective alternative to paving slabs is shown in this small garden. After digging out and adjusting the levels, compacted scalpens was put down as a base with rolled path gravel laid on top. After consolidating the path gravel, a fine dressing of a decorative pea shingle was added. This gives a very servicable surface that becomes very hard over time. It has the advantages that it is porous, so it drains; it is less expensive than paving slabs and many plants will grow in it extremely well. This surface is quite unlike the typical deep and course gravel that is often laid.





















This is a good quality man-made reproduction paving material.




























Again man-made paving combined with brick edgings and retaining walls