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  1. The Benefits of Using Mulch

    Mulch is an important landscape material. A freshly mulched garden looks stunning. However, mulching gardens and other outdoor spaces is done for more than decorative purposes. Whether you want to control weed growth or improve soil moisture – mulch is essential...
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  2. Geotextile Membranes: Your Questions Answered

    Geotextile membrane, sometimes misspelt as geo textile membrane, geotex membrane or geotech membrane, is an essential component for landscape projects but why is this? What is geotextile fabric and how to use it? Today, we are answering these and many other questions that you might have about geotextile membranes...
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  3. Guide into Decorative Aggregates: Types of Decorative Aggregates

    Are you curious to know more about the different types of decorative aggregates available? Are you looking to see which decorative aggregate is best suited for your landscaping project? Today, we are sharing the ins and outs of decorative aggregates and all the types that can be purchased online at Mainland Aggregates Ltd...
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  4. Types of Welsh Slate Chippings

    For centuries, slate has been used for roofing whilst thicker slabs have been also used for flooring, headstones and worktops. During the 19th century, the Penrhyn Quarry, located near Bethesda, North Wales, was one of the largest slate quarries in the world. Today, this quarry still produces slate albeit at a much-reduced capacity...
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  5. Cobbles vs Pebbles: How to Choose the Right One for Your Landscape Project?

    Both cobbles and pebbles are great additions to any outdoor space. It is impressive how much of an impact such small details can have on a space. Whether you want to add an area of interest in your back garden or want to add a water feature to your patio, cobbles and pebbles will be a must-have...
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  6. Decorative Aggregates 101: Decorative Gravel

    Decorative aggregates, such as decorative gravel and decorative chipping, are used to landscape outdoor spaces of commercial and residential properties. These are often used as an alternative to mulch and offer endless landscaping possibilities...
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  7. Everything You Need To Know About Gabion Baskets

    Gabion baskets have been used for thousands of years in civil engineering and outdoor landscaping projects. Whether you have been searching for “gabion stone suppliers near me” or are curious to know more about gabion baskets, look no further. To give you some insight into these functional yet decorative outdoor structures, we will answer some ...
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  8. What Is Silica Sand?

    Silica sand, also known as quartz sand and industrial sand, is a common type of sand that can be found worldwide. However, there are only a few locations where true sub-angular silica sand can be found. At Mainland Aggregates, we supply a selection of silica sand, and today, we are going to answer any and all silica sand related questions you might...
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  9. What Happens to Skip Waste?

    What Happens to Skip Waste? Rubbish skips are designed to make waste disposal as convenient as possible. Since most of us cannot transport large amounts without professional help, it’s no wonder that over 17 million skips are hired every year in the UK for domestic use alone. What happens to general waste from skips really depends on ...
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  10. Popular Commodities Causing Deforestation

      In 2019, global warming has reached a state of crisis. The planet is burning, the ice caps are melting and the weather is becoming more and more unpredictable. In August, the Amazon caught fire and hasn’t stopped now for over a week. We are now being forced to face the consequences of our actions; for too long, we simply haven’t been ...
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