Whether you enjoy walking on beaches picking up pebbles or you’re constantly trying to find the perfect shade or shape of pebble for your driveway, look no further than our guide to English and Scottish pebbles today. If you’re a pebble collector or are simply on the hunt for pebbles for landscaping purposes, this guide covers all you need to know from the maintenance and practicality of each type of pebble to how to decide which option is right for you.
English pebbles: all you need to know
English pebbles are perfect for water features, borders, and general landscaping for your residential and commercial properties. Not only do they help suppress any weed growth, but are great for moisture retention during summer and insulation during winter.
A great routine to keep your English pebbles clean is simply rinsing them using a hosepipe. If you notice that they’re really dirty, then you should give them a scrub using a brush from your kitchen. Besides that, English pebbles are incredibly low maintenance and are great for that quick and easy garden transformation.
You can use English pebbles for borders, driveways, and a wide selection of other landscaping projects. Feel free to choose from a range of deep chestnut hues or beige tones to perfectly complement your outdoor space. You can even find English pebbles in a range of shapes and sizes, making them great to really make your plant pots stand out and bring more attention to your planting area.
Scottish pebbles: all you need to know
Revolutionise your gardens, water features, and paths with Scottish pebbles today. Proudly sourced from Scotland, you can choose from a wide selection of colours, shapes, and textures for your residential and commercial properties.
With shades of pink, orange, black, beige, and white, you can match them to the exterior or interior of your homes. They can be used on driveways, patios, paths, and of course, make for the perfect finishing touch to plant pots. Added bonus – Scottish pebbles are incredibly fish-friendly, so they can be used in ponds too.
You won’t need to pressure-wash or trim the soil or mulch on top of the Scottish pebbles, making them very low maintenance.
Overall, Scottish pebbles are known for their smooth appearance, but the key difference is their size. So, it’s time for you to get thinking about the look you’re going for and what you want the Scottish pebbles to do.
Sizes of English pebbles
The smaller of many pebble product ranges go from 8mm to up to the largest size of 50mm. They’ll be perfect for oriental or rock gardens. The reason? They’ll contrast with the aggregates and other plantings inside. English pebbles and, in particular, Coastal pebbles look great on patios and paths to deter weeds and retain lots of moisture.
It is worth bearing in mind that the size of the pebbles may vary and in the majority of cases are larger than you expect. Every size provided is only approximate. The same can also be said about colour – due to natural changes in the rock, you may notice some colour variation. While we do try to keep this to a minimum, it is beyond human control.
Sizes of Scottish pebbles
Scottish pebbles come in a wide range of sizes and can therefore do wonders for your garden or landscaping projects. Whether you choose a small pebble or a large pebble, you’ll be left stunned by the beautiful selection of colours you can see. As a rule of thumb, the smaller the Scottish pebbles are, the more varied the colour impact will be. So, if you want lots of blacks, beiges, oranges, whites, and pinks, then Scottish pebbles are definitely the way to go.
Here at Decorative Gardens, we offer a range of sizes. This includes:
• 8mm-14mm: These are great for water features and could even be used alongside larger Scottish pebbles. As they’re very small, they’re great to make paths and add interest to other areas around and within your homes.
• 12mm-20mm: These Scottish pebbles are perfect to use for decorative purposes. Make sure you check out the Scottish Pebbles 14-20mm and Scottish Pebbles 14-20mm that we have on offer.
• 20mm-30mm: The most common choice for many pebble buyers is this size. The reason? They look great at ground level and in ponds. They’re incredibly low maintenance. However, this size isn’t the best if you’re considering driveways as they don’t lie flat as smaller pebbles do. Browse our Deco-Pak Scottish Pebbles and Scottish Pebbles 20-30mm if you’re interested in this size.
What’s right for me?
The type of pebble and size you choose depends significantly on what you’re using them for. In areas of your garden where people walk a lot, you may want to choose larger pebbles to minimise your pebbles from moving out of place. Feel free to browse our wide selection of Scottish and English pebbles and we’re confident that you’ll be spoilt for choice with so many options to choose from.
Contact Decorative Gardens today
Decorative stones are becoming a global sensation among landscape architects and gardeners. Not only are they aesthetically pleasing, but are also incredibly versatile. With both English and Scottish pebbles to choose from, you can’t go wrong. Browse our wide selection of pebbles to see what is available and right for you. By using them in the correct way, you can add a range of innovative and eye-catching textures and colours to your garden. Added bonus – they have countless benefits for your plants too.
For more information on English or Scottish cobbles and pebbles, feel free to get in touch with our expert and friendly team at Decorative Gardens today. With more than 25 years of experience within the landscape supplying industry, you’re guaranteed high-quality and reliable products and services from us. That’s a promise!
