Aggregates

Aggregates used in landscaping will vary depending on your garden design and its use which may be decorative such as slate, stone or gravel, or a type used in the making of concrete and mortars.

For this you will need a concrete calculator for precise mixes but as a rule of thumb a ratio of 1:3:6 will be adequate for most jobs.

THE MIX IS AS FOLLOWS

1 part cement.
3 parts sand.
6 parts aggregate.

The quality, quantity and their uses can best be advised by builders merchants or building supply agents.

As a decorative measure slate and stone are made popular for decorating planters or open areas to reduce soil, grass and plants. (weed prevention)

Used in conjunction with any of the above they provide a very attractive finish to raised beds and borders where maintenance can be kept to an absolute minimum.

Another rule of thumb for amounts calculation is volume x 2 to give you an approximate weight, but please check with your local builders merchant, builder or landscaping contractor for the amount of aggregates used in concrete.

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