Tuscan Sunrise for Your Garden

The Tuscan Sunrise chippings are highly versatile decorative garden stones due to their radiant and summery colours; the Buff stones add a hint of beige and orange, whereas the white stones add a neutral and calming note; making these stones perfect for installing in a wide range of spaces. The Tuscan Sunrise stones look especially great laid against a naturally-coloured garden fence, around your house or even set against an area with garden paving slabs. 

For a low-maintenance decorative area in your garden, perhaps a place where your shed sits, or an area in the garden that doesn't get a lot of sun, why not use the Tuscan Sunrise to create a decorative garden feature that is completely self-contained? Due to this flint shingle being 20mm, it also makes it nice and easy to walk on!

Tuscan Sunrise for Your Garden Border

Decorative stones offer numerous benefits when used for a garden border, making them a popular choice among gardeners and landscapers. Here are some reasons why decorative stones are ideal for creating a garden border:

Enhanced Aesthetics: Decorative stones add visual interest and beauty to garden borders, enhancing the overall appearance of your outdoor space. They come in a variety of colours, shapes, sizes, and textures, allowing you to create a border that complements your garden's style and theme. Whether you prefer the natural look of river rocks or the sleekness of polished pebbles, decorative stones can help elevate the aesthetic appeal of your landscape.

Low Maintenance: One of the key advantages of decorative stones is their low maintenance nature. Unlike traditional garden borders made of wood or metal, decorative stones require minimal upkeep. They do not need to be painted, stained, or treated, and they are resistant to rot, decay, and pests. This makes them a convenient option for busy homeowners who want to enjoy a beautiful garden without the hassle of regular maintenance.

Durability and Longevity: Decorative stones are highly durable and long-lasting, making them a practical choice for garden borders. They are resistant to fading, weathering, and erosion, ensuring that your border retains its beauty year after year. Additionally, decorative stones are capable of withstanding harsh environmental conditions, such as heavy rainfall, extreme temperatures, and foot traffic, without deteriorating or losing their appeal.

Versatility: Decorative stones are incredibly versatile and can be used to create a wide range of garden border designs. Whether you prefer a formal and structured border or a more organic and free-flowing edge, decorative stones can accommodate your design preferences. They can be arranged in straight lines, curved shapes, or intricate patterns, allowing you to customize your garden border to suit your unique style and vision.

Weed Suppression: When installed properly, decorative stones can help suppress weeds and reduce the need for frequent weeding. By creating a barrier between the soil and the surrounding environment, decorative stones can prevent weed seeds from germinating and taking root in your garden beds. This can save you time and effort spent on weed control, allowing you to focus on enjoying your garden instead.

Overall, decorative stones offer a combination of beauty, durability, and practicality that makes them an excellent choice for garden borders. Whether you're looking to enhance the aesthetics of your landscape or reduce maintenance requirements, decorative stones can help you create a stunning and functional garden border that adds value and charm to your outdoor space.

How to Lay Tuscan Sunrise as a Garden Border

Creating a garden border using decorative stones is a fantastic way to enhance the visual appeal of your outdoor space while also adding structure and definition to your garden beds. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to effectively use decorative stones to create a stunning garden border:

Plan Your Border Design

Before you start, take some time to plan out the design of your garden border. Consider the shape and size of your garden beds, as well as the style and colour scheme of your landscape. Sketching out a rough outline of your border design can help you visualize the final result and ensure that it complements the overall aesthetic of your garden.

Choose Your Decorative Stones

Select decorative stones that match the style and theme of your garden. There are various types of stones available, including river rocks, pebbles, gravel, and natural stones. Consider factors such as colour, texture, and size when choosing your stones to create the desired effect. Additionally, make sure to choose stones that are durable and weather-resistant to ensure long-lasting beauty.

Prepare the Area

Clear the area where you plan to install the garden border. Remove any existing vegetation, weeds, or debris to create a clean and level surface for the stones. Use a shovel, rake, or garden hoe to smooth out the soil and create a straight edge along the perimeter of your garden beds.

Install Landscape Edging

To help contain the decorative stones and prevent them from spreading into your lawn or walkways, consider installing landscape edging along the border of your garden beds. Landscape edging materials such as metal, plastic, or wood can provide a neat and tidy edge for your garden border, while also adding a decorative element to your landscape.

Lay the Decorative Stones

Start laying the decorative stones along the perimeter of your garden beds, working from one end to the other. Arrange the stones in a single row or multiple rows, depending on the width and depth of your border design. For a natural look, vary the size, shape, and colour of the stones as you lay them, creating an organic and textured border.

Fill in the Gaps

Once you've placed the stones along the border, fill in any gaps or spaces between the stones with additional decorative stones or gravel. This will help to stabilize the border and create a seamless and uniform appearance. Use a shovel or hand trowel to carefully fill in the gaps, ensuring that the stones are firmly in place.

Add Finishing Touches

Once the border is complete, take a step back and assess the overall look of your garden. Make any final adjustments or additions as needed to achieve the desired effect. Consider adding mulch, plants, or decorative accents to further enhance the beauty of your garden border and create a polished and cohesive landscape design.

By following these steps, you can use decorative stones to create a stunning garden border that adds visual interest, structure, and charm to your outdoor space. With careful planning and attention to detail, you can create a border that complements your garden and enhances the beauty of your landscape for years to come.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to our Decorative Stones being a naturally sourced product, there will always be some variation from batch to batch, especially in terms of colour. On occasion, your garden stones may be very dusty; we recommend hosing your new stones down to wash them and reveal their true colour. 

Buy With Confidence

• Our 20mm Tuscan Sunrise can be purchased in 20kg maxi bags or bulk bags that weigh approx. 850kg
• Not sure how much you need? Use our quantity calculator and enter your garden width and length to find out how many maxi bags/bulk bags you need! 
• Please select the bag size you'd like to buy and add to your basket 
• Our aggregates will either arrive on a hiab lorry that can be used to lift the stone onto your garden, or it will arrive on a pallet for kerbside delivery; depending on your address
• You can choose a free collection from one of our Depots or fuss-free, home delivery.

A Service You Can Rely On

• Our reliable service offers prompt delivery to any area in the UK
• Stone Zone is a family-run business that has been well-established since 1998
• Our efficient customer advisors can help you with your purchase
• We pride ourselves on offering a range of affordable garden supplies 

A Delivery Service Tailored to You

Our top-rated delivery service is reliable and flexible to suit you, however, it can vary depending on where you live. Click here for more information on our delivery service and if your postcode is classed as 'local' or 'national.'

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