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The Entertaining Patio: How to Build an Outdoor Space That Handles Everything You Throw at It

Most patios are designed to look good. An entertaining patio is designed to be used — hard. BBQ grease, red wine, bare feet in the sun, and the occasional knocked-over pint. This guide introduces t...

Raj Green Paving: Britain's Favourite Character Stone

Raj Green is the sandstone with the most personality in the range — warm greens, earthy browns, and purple accents that no two slabs share. This guide covers riven and sawn finishes, sizes, pricing...

How Much Does a Landscaper Cost? UK Pricing Guide 2026

A professionally installed patio costs roughly double a DIY build — but a badly installed DIY patio costs triple when you pay to fix it. This guide breaks down landscaper rates, what the price shou...

Block Paving vs Natural Stone Setts: Which Is Worth Your Money?

Block paving costs less upfront. Natural stone setts last 3-5x longer. Over 20 years, setts cost less per year than blocks. This comparison breaks down both options honestly — including when block ...

Cobblestone Driveway Ideas: 8 Designs from Classic to Contemporary

A cobblestone driveway turns a functional parking space into a genuine design feature. These 8 ideas use granite and sandstone setts in patterns and combinations that add kerb appeal, handle vehicl...

Driveway Edging Ideas: 8 Ways to Frame Your Driveway Properly

A driveway without edging is like a painting without a frame — the surface does all the work but the edges let it down. These 8 edging ideas use natural stone and porcelain to define, protect, and ...

Cobbles and Setts: The Complete UK Guide to Natural Stone Paving

Cobbles and setts are the most versatile paving format — driveways, path borders, patio edging, full pathways, and decorative features. This guide covers granite, sandstone, and porcelain setts wit...

Limestone Paving: The Complete UK Buyer's Guide

Limestone is the most elegant natural stone for UK patios — subtle colour, refined surface, and a formal character that sandstone can't match. But it's also the most demanding. This guide covers wh...

Simon's County Crema Porcelain Patio — #MyUniversalPaving

Good slabs, looks really nice — better than what I saw with the other supplier near me." See Simon's full porcelain patio transformation.

Back Garden Ideas: 12 Designs That Work in Real UK Gardens

Most back garden inspiration comes from show gardens with unlimited budgets. These 12 ideas work in real UK gardens — terraced yards, suburban semis, and everything in between — with actual product...