Trusted family business built on quality and service
Choose your delivery date at checkout
Plum Slate 20mm Discount Code - PLUM20
Spread the cost with Paypal Pay in 3
Gravel & Chippings Plum
All the gravel and chippings from Stone Warehouse are perfect for transforming your gravel driveway or garden gravel patio.
Our extensive range of path gravel, garden and driveway chippings offers a choice of colours and sizes to suit your chosen outdoor project and for convenience, we have sub-divided this wide range of gravel and chipping products into categories for easy viewing, with handy filters to help narrow your search.
- Driveway Gravel: including all small pebbles, gravel and chippings suitable for a gravel driveway
- Garden Gravel: Offering path gravels and chippings for lawn borders, raised flower beds, garden stone rockeries and water features
- Japanese Garden Gravel: Includes our smallest gravel chippings that are perfect for raking into lines and swirls for a Japanese style, ‘Zen’ garden
- Self Binding Gravel – Has a category of its own as this versatile, naturally self-binding material creates a semi-solid surface, requiring minimal maintenance. It has a variety of applications, including paths, driveways, garden patios and nature trails.
- Slate Gravel & Chippings: Slate gravel is supplied in a choice of two sizes; 20mm or 40mm, in a choice of colours that appear darker when wet, making it perfect for fishponds, pondless waterfalls and ornamental water features.
- Small Pebbles up to 20mm: These smaller, rounded gravel pebbles are suitable for a wide variety of projects due to their small grading
- Gravel Grid & Membranes: Stone Warehouse’s range of extra products ensures your project is finished perfectly. They improve performance of a path or driveway and help to maintain its great looks for years to come.
- Pebble Dashing: Washed chippings specifically used for pebble dashing and other decorative gravel projects. These chippings are also completely rust-free.
Uses of Gravel & Chippings
Driveways and High-Traffic Areas
Gravel and chippings are also a common material for driveways because they are hard-wearing, cost-effective and have good drainage capabilities. The open texture enables water to flow through it with ease, minimising the chances for puddles to form and reducing the risk of flooding. With a variety of colours and sizes to choose from, a gravel driveway can be designed to match both traditional and modern homes.
Garden Paths and Patios
For garden paths and patios, gravel can be used as a cost-effective option as opposed to paving materials. This creates a soft, informal aesthetic that can easily be blended with the surroundings of the garden or yard. Gravel paths are easy to set up and can be easily modified according to different designs, making them suitable for small as well as large landscaped areas.
Borders, Beds and Decorative Features
Gravel and chippings are often used in borders and flower beds to add to their aesthetic value, as well as providing a useful function. A layer of gravel can be effective in controlling weeds, retaining moisture in the soil and improving drainage to produce healthier plants. These materials are also useful in rock gardens and alpine gardens, adding texture and contrast to the area.
Water Features and Specialist Gardens
Around water features such as ponds, fountains and waterfalls, gravel and chippings provide a natural finish, which also assists with drainage and prevents soil erosion. In a Japanese garden, smaller chippings are used for a decorative effect, where the stone is raked to provide a calm, minimalist look. Large feature stones, such as monoliths along with slate chippings can be used for decorative purposes, providing a structural look.
Practical and Utility Uses
In addition to decorative applications, gravel is also widely used in practical areas such as shed bases, side paths and utility spaces. It provides a stable, free-draining surface that helps to reduce mud and wear, particularly in areas that experience regular use.
Aftercare & Maintenance of Gravel & Chippings
Regular Raking and Levelling
In order to maintain a neat and evenly spread gravel area, raking is suggested. This is especially true for areas with high volumes of passing traffic, like driveways and walkways. This ensures an even surface and avoids dips and bare spots.
Weed Prevention and Control
Installing a good-quality weed membrane under your gravel can prevent the growth of weeds. However, it is still possible for weeds to appear from airborne seeds and matter. They should be removed to prevent them from growing and spreading.
Topping Up and Replenishing
Additionally, gravel may settle over time. This means that topping up of gravel may be required from time to time to maintain its look. This is particularly important for driveway surfaces and areas of high activity.
Cleaning and Debris Removal
It is important to ensure that your gravel is free from leaves, dirt and other unwanted materials. This will ensure the cleanliness and attractiveness of your gravel. These unwanted materials may deteriorate and promote weed growth. Sweeping or washing the surface is helpful.
Improving Stability
In cases where there is a need for driveway surfaces on a slope, for instance, installing a gravel grid would be very beneficial. This is due to their function of keeping the gravel in place and minimising movement to ensure a firm surface. This ensures an enduring and long-lasting finish.
