Scottish Pebbles for Your Garden

Scottish Pebbles offer endless possibilities for enhancing your garden with natural charm. One popular idea is to create a decorative focal point that showcases these beautiful stones, adding vibrant color and texture to your outdoor space.

Consider using Scottish Pebbles in your front garden to elevate its appeal. This often underutilized space can become a stunning feature that makes a great first impression. Pairing these natural stones with other garden elements, like cobble setts, porcelain or natural stone stepping stones, opens up numerous design possibilities for a truly unique look.

Please note that these pebbles are not suitable for driveways or pathways due to their smooth, rounded shape, which doesn't provide the necessary grip for stable footing or vehicle traction.

Scottish Pebbles as a Water Feature

If you have a pond or water feature in your garden—or are thinking of adding one to attract wildlife—Scottish Pebbles make an excellent addition. Their natural shades of brown, tan, and brick red beautifully complement pond edges and help seamlessly integrate the feature into your landscape.

For water features, whether natural or man-made, Scottish Pebbles add a stunning visual element. As water flows over these smooth, rounded stones, their colors become more vibrant, creating a striking effect that enhances the overall appeal of your garden.

How to Create a Rockery Water Feature

Water features have gained popularity in recent years as more people prioritize spending time outdoors and creating tranquil spaces to support mental well-being. A well-designed water feature provides the perfect escape, allowing you to relax and recharge in your garden.

Create Your Own DIY Water Feature

For those who enjoy DIY projects and upcycling materials, making your own water feature is a rewarding and eco-friendly endeavor. Here's a guide to get you started:

Simple Pond Creation

Start with a Water-Tight Container: Upcycle an old bathtub, large bucket, inflatable paddling pool, or laundry basket. These make excellent bases for a pond.

Fix Leaks: If the container has holes, line it with tightly woven geo fabric to make it watertight.

Enhance with Natural Elements: Add plants, stones, or small decorative features to blend the pond into your garden’s landscape.

Natural Rockery Feature

Visual Appeal with Wildlife Benefits: Arrange rocks and boulders in a tiered design to create a visually striking rockery feature that encourages wildlife.

Add Scottish Cobbles: Use these larger stones to complement the design and add a polished, natural finish.

Babbling Brook

Soothing Sounds: A babbling brook creates a calming ambiance with the gentle sound of flowing water. Build this feature by layering rocks in a sloping design.

Solar-Powered Pumps: Install a solar-powered pump to keep water flowing smoothly down your rockery feature. It's eco-friendly and ensures continuous operation.

Ready-Made Water Fountains

If building a feature isn't for you, consider purchasing a solar-powered water fountain. These are widely available in various sizes and budgets at garden supply stores. A solar-powered fountain is a hassle-free way to enjoy the visual and auditory charm of flowing water year-round.

Wildlife-Friendly Water Stations

For a simple, sustainable water feature, upcycle an old metal bathtub or oven pot:

Add Fresh Water and Lily Pads: This low-maintenance option creates a drinking and bathing station for birds and local wildlife.

Keep It Minimal: Sometimes, less is more. A basic design ensures easy upkeep while still benefiting wildlife.

Care Tips for Decorative Stones

Keep in mind that decorative stones like cobbles or pebbles are natural products, so variations in color and texture are normal. When you receive a new batch, they might appear dusty. Simply hose them down to reveal their true colors and make your water feature stand out.

Whatever style you choose, a water feature can transform your garden into a serene retreat while supporting local wildlife and adding timeless beauty.

LEASE NOTE: As a result of our Decorative Stones being a naturally-derived 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 they're true colour. 

Buy With Confidence

• Our 20-30mm Scottish Pebbles 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 it 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 

Sample stones are also available in-store, please ask a customer advisor. 

A Delivery Service Tailored to You

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

Any questions? Use our live chat to speak to an advisor, alternatively, you can fill out an enquiry form or call us on 01202 874207.