Granite Chippings

What are granite chippings?

Granite chippings are a type of decorative stone that is commonly used by landscapers to create driveways and garden features or to clean up garden borders and beds. You may even find it on golf courses!

Variations such as red granite are made using molten lava from within the earth’s crust. Like other variations of granite chippings, they’re crushed right down by manufacturers into little stones that are easy to place in your garden or driveway.

Choosing the right material for your driveway may not be something that you give a great deal of consideration. However, it's important to bear in mind that the type of material you choose will affect how much time and effort you need to spend on maintenance down the line, how long your driveway will last, the look and feel of the front of your property, and more.

There is a huge number of choices out there, but one particular material is becoming more and more popular: black basalt. But what exactly is black basalt, and why is it proving so popular with homeowners for driveways?

Take a look at our black basalt offering, available in quantities of 875kg upwards, and read on to learn more about why it is such a great choice for driveways.

Not only does gravel reduce the overall upkeep of your garden, but it's incredibly economical and easy to work with. Gravel can transform your whole garden into a beautiful space with ease. Moreover, whether you’re a beginner gardener or have been gardening all your life, including gravel in your garden is incredibly easy.

If you are thinking about adding gravel to your garden, you may have already looked at some of the different types of stone and gravel available. But what are some of the differences between regular garden gravel and stone chippings? If you are unsure which will be the best fit for your garden, take a look at this expert advice on the difference between these two types of stone that will help you pick the best type of gravel for your outdoor space.

The colour of the gravel you choose will be an essential element if you want to create the feel of a genuine Japanese garden. Here we take a look at some of the essential information you need to consider when thinking about your Japanese gravel garden ideas and give you some pointers as to what sort of garden gravel bulk bags you could buy or what other options you may have.

Picking the right gravel

Why are granite chippings so good for driveways?

Granite chippings for driveways are hugely beneficial for both aesthetical and practical reasons. First, they look very attractive, and can often be spotted out the front of many well-kept, expensive homes. They can instantly and completely transform the look of your driveway and can cover up unsightly surfaces. Second, they are also very low maintenance and can withstand extreme force and movement.

Vehicles are very heavy pieces of equipment, and outdoor surfaces such as concrete and paving are likely to crack and break under their force after time. In contrast, granite chippings are extremely flexible and, instead of breaking under force, they simply