Garden paving

As well as providing a sunny spot to relax, a well-designed garden should help your house sit harmoniously within its setting. Pavers often represent one of the biggest capital costs when landscaping an outdoor space, so it’s important to do your research and invest in high-quality products that stand the test of time.

Whether you’re designing a new garden from scratch or re-laying an existing patio, careful consideration should be given to the paving material you choose. As well as looking good, your chosen product needs to stand up to all that the British weather throws at it. Plus, you’ll want to lay down a surface that offers a decent service life and doesn’t require constant maintenance. Durability is another key factor to investigate — particularly for patios that’ll receive a lot of footfall. Here, we lay out the options available so you can make an informed decision about which material best suits your scheme.

LIMESTONE

Few materials can match the innate appeal of this natural stone. Limestone is durable, cost-effective, and has bags of charm. It offers a fairly smooth surface