Garden Patio and Driveway News and Blog

Full Garden build by Plumrudge

D Plumridge Professional Driveway and Patio Construction were approached to rejuvenate a tired and untidy looking driveway that had seen better days.

Guest blogger Nick Dickinson writes a 5 step guide to preparing your garden for summer

Our guest blogger Nick Dickinson explains how you can prepare your summer garden with an easy 5-step guide.

5 environmentally friendly options for your front garden design

Many of us are increasingly aware of our impact on the environment and we want to do something about it - whether eating less or cycling to work.

Four steps to making your front garden functional and beautiful

Your front garden is a place for you to enjoy, yet sometimes it can simply feel like the driveway – a few potted plants and a place for your car

Garden design tips to give your home real kerb appeal

Whether you want to keep up with the Jones' or selling your house, there's one area of your property in which a lot comes down to - your front

How garden designers create beautiful front gardens for more than one car

Over years, more cars are being kept at home. We look into how you can keep your vehicles secure but maintain an appealing garden.

Our rough guide to creating a front garden from scratch

In this article we examine how to create a front garden from scratch in a heavily-paved property.

Where to start when planning your new front garden this year

We consider where you should start planning your new garden and how to make it distinct from other gardens.

"The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten" - Benjamin Franklin

We look into understanding the differences in the types of natural stone, especially if the reputation of your business depends on it.

Make your garden a social space for summer

We analyse the several ways that you change your garden to ensure that it is an inviting social space fro summer.

patio design & build using paleo vitrified paving

The property owners wanted to improve their current patio. The large garden backed onto their converted barn with interesting architectural features.

Garden design and build using arctic dusk and fast point

MS Nelson create a garden as an extension of their clients property.

Where to invest your money when redesigning your garden

Needing a garden redesign and stuck for ideas on where to spend your money? We look at some key areas where you should invest.

Vitrified paving for open-plan living

We explore our very own Vitrified paving and how it can create and how you no longer need to travel to experience a stylish way of living.

Stonemarket proudly launches nextpave

We look into the launch of the next generation of Millstone and Yorkstone paving and its beautiful design.

Full garden revamp using nordus schwarz paving

Based near Stockton on Tees, All Seasons Landscapes were approached to transform the compact garden of a semi-detached suburban property.

Six reasons to use a garden design for your next outdoor project

Six reasons to use a garden design for your next outdoor project

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What's a durable alternative to wood decking?

When it comes to natural materials to use in your garden, well-treated wood is hard to beat. This material adds to the aesthetic of a classic garden.

Design tricks to make a small garden look bigger

Gardening is becoming increasingly popular for those of us living in cities or towns. Make the most of your space with this guide.

Driveway revamp in Buckinghamshire by thames valley landscapes

Mark Pateman, director of Thames Valley Landscaped Ltd was approached by a client based in Temple Weir, Buckinghamshie, to refurbish their driveway.

garden design by elmfield garden design; build by landscape 35 in Newcastle

Landscape 35, run by Paul Monagham and based in Newcastle, was approached to help redesign the small garden of a newly-built property.

Garden renovation in nottinghamshire by landmark garden design

Landmark, a garden design company based in Nottinghamshire, was asked to revamp the medium-sized garden of a terraced property.

New horizons show garden at 2016 RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Stonemarket is proud to announce that they have donated products to be used as part of the 'New Horizons' Show Garden at RHS Hampton Court Pal

New product collection for 2015

Stonemarket is an illustrious manufacturer of the most innovative landscaping products and this year is no different with the new collection for 2015.

Stonemarket road show - this year we are coming to you!

Building on the success of the Stonemarket Event in the midlands over previous years, this year see the start of the improved Stonemarket Road Show!

Stonemarket supports the water garden at RHS Tatton park flower show

Stonemarket donated 30m2 of its new Excelsior paving to 'The Water Garden' for Maggie's Cancer Care, as seen at the RHS Tatton Park Flower

A unique feat at RHS Hampton court palace flower show

2015's Hampton Court Flower show, shows the Unique Rare Chromosone Disorder garden showing Stonemarket's Vitrified Gravity Basalt paving.

RHS Silver Medal for touch landscapes at BBC gardeners world live

The Teacup Garden, designed by member of our Garden Designer network Georgina Chahed of Touch Landscapes, has been awarded a silver medal at BBC Garde

Avant Garde paving at RHS Chelsea Flower show

Stonemarket's Avant-Garde paving will featuree in The Pure Lands Foundation garden in the Fresh category to be unveiled at the 2015 Chelsea Flower

How to select good quality sandstone

Stonemarket’s stone expert Rory Kendrick discusses the popularity of Indian sandstone and how landscapers, installers and garden designers ca