Scottish Pebbles

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    How to choose the right Scottish garden pebbles for your needs

    If you are looking to landscape your garden, then using our vast selection of pebbles here at Decorative Garden is a must. Scottish pebbles, in particular, add an incredibly organic and natural finish to your garden with their beautiful earth tones. In this blog post, we cover what pebbles are, why you should choose Scottish pebbles for your garden, and all the pebbles offered here at Decorative garden.

    What are pebbles?

    Pebbles are small rocks that can be used to decorate gardens, patios and flower beds. They come in various colours, depending on personal preference. Larger pebbles can also be purchased that require less washing maintenance.

    Why choose Scottish garden pebbles?

    Premium Scottish garden pebbles are some of the most diverse stones you can buy. You can find them in various beautiful shades of beige, pink, orange, black and white. They have a small surface area, which means they look amazing when arranged on driveways, patios, paths or even as

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    The importance of choosing the right Scottish garden pebbles

    As Spring truly gets underway, many people are looking at ways to freshen up their gardens and turn them into useful, functional spaces that are an inspiration and joy to be in. Landscaping, including the use of plants, trees, shrubs, wood, and of course, rock and pebbles, is essential to creating a beautiful, relaxing garden that can be enjoyed by family, friends, children and solo.

    While some garden trends come and go (crazy paving anyone?), using pebbles to enhance your garden and outdoor areas is one that stands the test of time. Scottish garden pebbles are versatile, low maintenance, suitable for large and small spaces, and can be functional for surface areas as well as suitable for accents, borders, pots, and ponds.

    But how to know which Scottish pebbles are right for your garden? It all depends on what overall look you're keen on achieving, as well as considering the function of the pebbles.

    Pathways and Driveways

    If you want to use Scottish garden

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    The beauty of Scotland’s pebbles: Delivered to your doorstep!

    If you’ve ever marvelled at the beauty of the Scottish coastline or delighted in a hike along one of Scotland’s many lochs and rivers, you’ll know that Scotland features a stunning array of colourful pebbles and cobbles. Rounded by time, they provide the ideal relaxing backdrop to your flowerbeds, a harmonious pond or as a decorative border sectioning off different areas of your garden. They help create a tranquil atmosphere that will bring you right back to holidays by the British coast and finish off any garden design with a wow factor.

    Delivered to your door

    You may think that getting Scottish cobbles and pebbles delivered is a costly and lengthy endeavour or that you’ll need to contend with a complicated van hire to pick them up locally. Fear not, as we offer fast 48hr delivery. Best of all we'll deliver your order curb-side on a handy pallet.

    Using Palletways, we offer reliable, fast delivery via tail-lift vehicles. In other words, we will bring your pallet order

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    How Scottish garden pebbles can enhance your landscape

    If you're seeking to improve how your landscape looks, there are lots of different options that you might wish to consider. But, for a really effective and low maintenance solution, Scottish pebbles are a truly fantastic choice. Here's how Scottish garden pebbles can enhance your landscape.

    Eye-catching

    Scottish pebbles are in a different league compared to bog-standard pebbles. They have been carefully sourced and are available in a wide range of amazing colours, so will look that little bit more special compared to any other pebbles you might find.

    Wherever you place Scottish pebbles in your garden, they'll quickly become an eye-catching focal point that will be admired by any visitor to your space.

    Natural

    If you want to enhance your landscape using natural products, pebbles are a good option. However, not all pebbles look the same, and some can almost look artificial - perhaps too perfectly shaped or too white in colour. This can spoil the desired

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    Scottish VS English Pebbles: Which Is Better?

    Pebbles are a clast of rock about 4-64mm wide, which makes them slightly smaller than cobbles. However, both of these are often used in gardens for decorative and practical purposes.

    Pebbles are rocks, distinctive for their smooth edges caused by the smoothing of ocean waves over and over again. They come in various colours that can often be associated with a certain climate or country, depending on the general rock types that predominate the area.

    They are usually collected from beaches or coastlines where they form naturally from eroded rocks in the sea. However, there are also inland pebbles that were deposited by ancient seas as rocks and have been eroded and smoothed by rivers and estuaries. As river currents do not carry the same eroding power as ocean waves, inland pebbles are often not as smooth as beach pebbles.

    Both these types of pebbles have been used by humans for millennia – some of the first tools were made from pebbles. Now, they are often used in

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    7 garden designs that involve Scottish pebbles

    Scottish pebbles and stones are an incredibly budget-friendly and low-maintenance way of transforming your outdoor space. They’re also a great weather-resistant and hard-wearing base for plants, driveways and stepping stones. And, what’s more, they come in so many colours and designs that they can be coordinated to suit your garden. Here is a list of garden designs that involve Scottish pebbles to help you bring your outdoor space to life.

    1. Water features

    Water features are incredible centrepieces for any garden – be it a residential or commercial space – and the addition of Scottish pebbles will only add to the appeal. When they’re dry, they tend to have a more sandy, muted grey colour, but when they’re exposed to water, a mixture of pinks, browns and greys show themselves in an attractive and vibrant display, which adds to the appeal of your overall garden. To name a few more options, Scottish pebbles can even be placed near waterfalls or alongside streams.

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    Where do the best Scottish pebbles come from? We discuss.

    Scottish pebbles are renowned for their smooth and well-rounded appearance. They come in a natural blend of earthy and rustic tones, adding a decorative yet organic element to any garden, patio or driveway.

    The high-quality pebbles supplied by Decorative Gardens have the same smooth feel as our larger cobbles, evoking the ambience of a rural walk in the beautiful countryside. Our premium Scottish pebbles will contain perfectly blended shades of beige, orange, black, pink and white.

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    How to create an indoor rockery with Scottish pebbles

    If you've ordered Scottish cobbles or pebbles in bulk for a driveway, garden or patio, you'll know just how beautiful these smooth, round stones in earthy and natural colours can be. But did you know that they look equally fantastic inside your home as they do outside?

    If you have a few Scottish pebbles or Scottish cobbles (which tend to be larger than the pebbles) to spare, why not use them to create an indoor rockery? It's a great way to bring the outdoors in and add a beautiful decorative touch to your home. It's also perfect for those who have no garden space but still want to get green-fingered! What's more, an indoor rockery can be as low or high maintenance as you like, making it the perfect choice for gardeners and non-gardeners alike.

    But how do you create an indoor rockery, and why are Scottish cobbles and pebbles such a great choice?

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    Using Scottish Cobbles In Your Driveway: Our Top Tips

    Sourced from Highland quarries and remote parts of the Scottish coastline, Scottish cobbles provide an attractive and popular paving option that is suitable for use in a wide range of outdoor spaces, including gardens and driveways.

    These naturally rounded stones have a beautiful, rich earthy hue with a slightly glossy finish, achieved through years of weathering. A hard-wearing and versatile material for areas that receive heavy use, such as driveways and courtyards, Scottish cobbles are a smart choice that will look equally at home outside a period home or a new build.

    The irregular shape of Scottish cobbles means that they provide better drainage than many traditional paving options. They are also relatively inexpensive and can be easily laid, even by those with limited DIY experience. Available in various sizes, ranging from the larger Scottish cobbles to the smaller Scottish pebbles, these stones can be used in many different ways to create a neat and stylish driveway

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    Can you use Scottish pebbles around plants? Our guide