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Gravel Patio

You Simple Guide To  A Gravel Garden Patio 

There’s nothing quite like spending time with friends and family on a warm summer’s day on your own patio the perfect spot to entertain or dine out or simply retreat to after a busy day at work. 

 

Whilst traditional patio surfaces such as poured concrete, flagstones, timber decking and paving remain popular surfacing options, the material costs and construction challenges mean garden lovers across the country have started choosing gravel patios as a practical and affordable solution.

Gravel patio benefits 

• Attractive – gravel patios look stunning and compliment the natural beauty of any style of garden both contemporary or traditional, with a wide selection of gravel colours and sizes to choose from. 

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• Easy to lay – gravel is an easy material to lay due to its size compared with alternative patio surfaces such as decking or concrete paving. 

 

• Economical – gravel patios are more affordable than other patio surfacing solutions and do not require the help of a landscaping professional to create. 

 

• Drainage – gravel surfaces are porous and provide natural drainage, leaving your gravel patio puddle free. 

 

• Versatility – gravel can be used for a wide variety of surfaces giving you limitless design opportunities, including connecting a natural gravel pathway to your patio, and there are countless colours available, from luxurious Polar White Marble to stylish Silver Blue Granite 

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How to lay a gravel patio ? How we prepare to lay a gravel patio 

  Gravel Patio Project Summary 

 

1. Choose your decorative gravel.  ( Don’t let us choose for you! ) Remember that SAFE-FER Landscaping is limited to recommendations and guiding you through the process. 

 

2. We Mark the area for your gravel patio. 

 

3. Dig  gravel patio area to at least 4 inches deep. 

 

4. Prepare any borders or border details. 

 

5. Compact the base and add a layer of ITV Type 1 crushed limestone. 

 

6. Add a layer of weed preventative membrane. 

 

Fill it with your decorative gravel 

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