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- Long Rake Spar
- Sustainability
- Making the right choice 10 - 2023 New Products
- Gravel & Chippings
- NEW Dapple Grey
- Apricot
- Black Ice 20 - Flamingo
- Ice Blue 24 - Polar Ice
- Polar White
- Multi Mix
- Cotswold
- White Limestone
- Red Granite
- Green Granite
- Golden Flint
- Yorkshire Cream 34 - Black Basalt
- Heritage Quartz 36 - Staffordshire Pink
- Pea Gravel 38 - Slate 40 - Blue Slate 41 - Charcoal Slate 42 - Green Slate 43 - Plum Slate 44 - Pebbles & Cobbles 46 - NEW Midnight Pebbles 48 - NEW Ice Blue Pebbles 50 - NEW Zebra Pebbles 52 - Flamingo Pebbles 53 - White Pebbles & Cobbles 54 - Ebony Pebbles & Cobbles
- Mediterranean Cobbles
- Scottish Pebbles & Cobbles
- Dove Grey Pebbles
- Ocean Blue Pebbles 60 - Tweed Pebbles & Cobbles
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Long Rake Spar
Long Rake Spar
Long Rake Spar is a family run business who source a large range of quality decorative and industrial aggregates, from the UK and around the world.
The Long Rake Spar team take pride in their ‘Natural Selection’ range of decorative aggregates, which is the most comprehensive offer on the market.
Join architects, designers, contractors and enthusiastic DIYers who rely on Long Rake Spar products to transform landscapes and gardens across the country.
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“Quality & service is at the heart of everything we do” Trevor Broadhurst, Managing Director
Quality
We bring our stockists the best quality products on the market.
All our processing facilities wash, grade and package material to a superior standard and are certified to ISO9001:2015 quality systems.
We are proud to be members of various trade associations.
Service
Our strategically positioned facilities ensure our products are available nationwide either from merchant stock or via a quick delivery.
This significantly reduces carbon emissions and lorry movements on the UK road network.
To find your local stockist or any of our products, please visit our website: longrakespar.co.uk
Products
Our Natural Selection brochure and website show you the wide aesthetic range of our products.
Many of our stockists will have displays to see the material and size options.
Help choosing the right product for your project can be found on Page 8, while quantity guides are available online or on Page 86 of this brochure.
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Sustainability
At Long Rake Spar we are commited to creating a sustainable future by doing our part in protecting the environment and wherever we can reducing our carbon footprint. We are proud to have helped improve social and economic well-being of our local communities, through support of projects and charities.
Furthermore, we carefully select supply partners with the same ethos.
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Packaging
All our plastic and bulk bags contain 30% post consumer waste and are fully recyclable.
Collection of empty packaging can be arranged through companies such as ‘Tradebe’ and ‘Biffa’, or can be taken to your nearest recycling drop off point.
Every tonne of plastic recycled saves 1.8 tonnes of crude oil being used.
Advertising
All external advertising is supplied on 100% recyclable material.
The timber for our displays is all sourced from a FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) registered company.
Fleet vehicles
We are well into the process of changing our fleet of vehicles onto pure electric.
This will remove a significant number of tonnes of CO2 from our carbon footprint.
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Make the right choice
Make the right choice
With a large range of decorative aggregates, it is important you choose the right one. Style and project type are key to the material choice.
Style - Deciding on a look is crucial to product selection. We show both modern and traditional garden creation ideas throughout the brochure.
Modern - White, blues and greys really work well in contemporary designs as most of these colours will be in the surrounding materials such as paving, pots, features or fence paints.
Traditional - Creams, yellows, beiges and browns tend to be more suited to a traditional or wildlife garden.
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Driveways
Hard angular 14-20mm chippings are recommended.
Granite, flint, basalt or quartz are ideal.
Angular stone knits together while rounded materials easily displace. Less than 14mm is likely to get stuck in tyres, greater than 20mm will increase tyre wear.
Darker tones will not discolour as quickly.
Pathways
Angular 10-20mm gravels are suggested. Size can be as little as 10mm before it starts to get caught in shoe treads, while larger than 20mm will be more difficult to walk over.
Materials similar to those used for driveways are best, however marbles and dolomites are also suitable.
Consider stabilising grids on slopes greater than 1:20.
Water Features & Ponds
Any shape of material can be used depending on the required look.
Rounded products reduce the risk of puncturing pond liners. Many stones look more vivid when wet.
If your pond includes fish avoid all types of marble, dolomites and limestones.
Raised Beds & Borders
With no traffic all products can be used. However, you should consider scale and the sun.
The best beds and borders often use a combination of aggregates, pebbles, cobbles and boulders.
Shaded areas can be lifted with lighter colour options.
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New for 2023
Long Rake Spar has a history of leading the market in innovation, development and material sourcing.
All new products can be seen in their respective sections and carry this logo: Here they are all together to be reviewed as one.
Ice Blue Pebbles 40-60mm
Are a larger version of the ever popular Ice Blue 10-20mm premium gravel. These subtle tones of blue and grey continue to lead the market as they complement many of the popular hard landscaping paving tones.
The softer rounded pebble will add a new dimension to any project.
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New for 2023
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Dapple Grey 20mm
The latest granite to join the Natural Selection line-up.
Chosen for its beautiful grey colour with black flecks and a dash of sparkle throughout.
This is suitable for all applications.
Midnight Pebbles 8-16 & 16-25mm
Predominantly a black basalt pebble with occasional grey and white tones appearing in the mix.
With two sizes available, Midnight Pebbles can be used on paths in a similar way that most gravels are used. They are also ideal for borders and pot topping.
Zebra Pebbles 20-40mm
Black and white pebbles that follow the trend of mixing materials for a modern twist.
Zebra Pebbles are perfect for borders, oriental garden features and designs.
Accessorising with Silver Grey Boulders adds a different dimension to this stunning new look.
Duck Egg Boulders 100-200mm
Featuring subtle tones of creams, blues and greys.
Duck Egg are a large naturally rounded boulder that is ideal for rockeries, garden borders and feature areas.
With an oriental feel, they’re also perfect for ornamental water features.
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NEW Dapple Grey Page 14 Gravel & Chippings Apricot Natural Selection is noted for the high quality and reliable sourcing of the largest range of gravel and chippings in the UK, for a wide variety of applications. Page 16 Polar White Page 26 White Limestone Page 29 Golden Flint Yorkshire Cream Page 32 Page 33 Flamingo Ice Blue Page 20 Page 22 Red Granite Page 30 Multi Mix Page 27 Heritage Quartz Staffordshire Pink Page 35 Page 36 Gravel & Chippings 12
Cotswold Page 28 Black Ice Page 18 Black Basalt Page 34 Polar Ice Page 24 Green Granite Page 31 Pea Gravel Page 37 Gravel & Chippings 13
Dapple Grey
20mm
New Dapple Grey is a premium washed angular silver granite with black flecks and flashes of sparkle.
Available in 20mm which is suitable for all applications, being a hard wearing material and fish friendly.
Silver Grey Boulders (Page 67) are a perfect match, whilst White and Ebony Pebbles will create a stunning contrast.
Typical Application: borders, flower beds, rockeries, footpaths, driveways, fish ponds and water features.
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Apricot
14-22mm
Apricot is a premium washed quartzite with subtle cream, orange, white and grey tones.
Avalable in 14-22mm which is perfect for all domestic applications.
With a similar variety of tones, the larger Mediterranean Cobbles (Page 55) are an excellent accompaniment for Apricot.
Typical Application: borders, flower beds, rockeries, footpaths, driveways, fish ponds and water features.
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Chippings
Black Ice
14-20mm
Black Ice is a premium washed mixture of black basalt and grey marble angular chippings.
Available in 14-20mm which is a match for the many tones of grey paving and porcelain that are on trend.
Both Ebony Cobbles (Page 54) and the new Ice Blue Pebbles (Page 48) complement it well.
Typical Application: borders, flower beds, rockeries, footpaths, driveways, ponds and water features.
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Flamingo
14-20mm
Flamingo is a premium washed mixture of pink and grey marble with white dolomite.
Avalable in 14-20mm which is ideal for most domestic applications and complements all planted areas.
The rounded Flamingo Pebbles (Page 52) is an exact material match at the larger 20-50mm size.
Typical Application: borders, flower beds, rockeries, footpaths, driveways, water features and ponds.
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Ice Blue
10-20mm
Ice Blue is a premium washed angular marble with subtle blue and grey tones.
Avaliable in 10-20mm this evenly toned product works well with busier garden designs.
New Ice Blue Pebbles (Page 48) are a rounded larger 40-60mm size that helps accessorise designs.
Typical Application: borders, flower beds, rockeries, footpaths, driveways, water features and ponds.
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Polar Ice
14-20mm
Polar Ice is a premium washed stunning mix of light and dark grey marble and white dolomite.
Available in 14-20mm this subte colour mix makes Polar Ice a best seller.
Complementary products for Polar Ice are plentiful, with White and Silver Boulders (Pages 66 & 67) being a perfect choice.
Typical
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Application: borders, flower beds, rockeries, footpaths, driveways, water features and ponds.
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Polar White
20mm 8-11mm
Polar White is an angular dolomite chipping which gives an amazing sparkle.
Available in 8-11mm which is perfect for oriental gardens and 20mm is the multi-purpose size.
White Pebbles & Cobbles (Page 53) and White Boulders (Page 66) continue the bright feel.
Typical Application: borders, flower beds, rockeries, footpaths, driveways, water features and ponds.
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Multi Mix
8-11mm
Multi Mix is a modern blend of materials with three different colour tones including, white, red and grey which create a unique look.
Available in 8-11mm specifically for decorative areas.
Picking one of the three tones to complement gives many options. Red Laguna (Page 69) are one example.
Typical Application: borders, flower beds, rockeries, footpaths, water features and ponds.
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Cotswold
10-20mm
Cotswold is a light cream angular limestone chipping, which is a shade darker when wet.
Available in 10-20mm it is ideal for foot traffic areas and borders.
Cotswold Rockery (Page 75) is a perfect match for this smaller chipping.
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Typical Application: borders, flower beds, rockeries, footpaths, water features and
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White Limestone
20mm 14mm 10mm
White Limestone is an angular pale grey chipping, which deepens in colour when wet.
Available in 10mm for paths, whilst 14 & 20mm are more suited for driveways.
Longstone Rockery (Page 76) is also a white limestone, so is an excellent complementary product.
Typical Application: borders, flower beds, rockeries, footpaths, driveways, water features and ponds.
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Red Granite
Red Granite is a very attractive red angular chipping, which deepens in colour when wet.
Available in 14 & 20mm, they are suitable for all domestic applications.
Accessorising Red Granite is best achieved with a contrasting White Cobble (Page 53) or Boulder (Page 66).
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20mm 14mm Typical Application: borders, flower beds, rockeries, footpaths, driveways, fish ponds and water features.
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Green Granite
20mm 14mm
Green Granite is an evenly toned dark green angular chipping. Like other granites, it deepens in colour when wet. Available in 14 & 20mm, they are suitable for all domestic applications.
Green Granite Rockery (Page 74) is a perfect match. The rounded Angel Whirlpool Boulder (Page 68) is a softer option.
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Typical Application: borders, flower beds, rockeries, footpaths, driveways, fish ponds and water features.
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Golden Flint
20mm 14mm 10mm
Golden Flint is an angular multi-toned chipping with a variety of beiges and browns within its composition.
Available in 10mm for paths, 14 & 20mm for areas taking vehicles or where a larger scale fits.
Scottish Pebbles and Cobbles (Page 56) work well. Tumbled Sandstone (Page 73) for similar tones.
Typical Application: borders, flower beds, rockeries, footpaths, driveways, fish ponds and water features.
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Yorkshire Cream
20mm
Yorkshire Cream is an angular flint shingle gravel that has a beautiful colour palette of browns and creams. Available in 20mm which is ideal for most domestic applications.
Cotswold Rockery (Page 75) has equally pale tones. Ebony Pebbles & Cobbles (Page 54) create a stunning contrast.
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Typical Application: borders, flower beds, rockeries, footpaths, driveways, fish ponds and water features.
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Black Basalt
20mm 14mm 10mm
Black Basalt is a dark grey angular chipping, which appears jet black when wet.
Available in 10mm for paths, 14 & 20mm for areas taking vehicles or where a larger scale fits.
Ebony Pebbles and Cobbles (Page 54) share the same jet black look when wet.
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Typical Application: borders, flower beds, rockeries, footpaths, driveways, fish ponds and water features.
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Heritage Quartz
14mm 10mm
Heritage Quartz is a dark beige angular chipping with a subtle tone of cream.
Available in 10 & 14mm both are ideal for domestic applications.
Being a neutral shade many products work well with Heritage Quartz. Scottish Pebbles & Cobbles (Page 56) are a perfect fit.
Typical Application: borders, flower beds, rockeries, footpaths, driveways, fish ponds and water features.
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Staffordshire Pink
20mm 14mm
Staffordshire Pink is an irregularly shaped gravel, which is a mix of pinks and browns.
Available in 14 & 20mm, which are suitable for all domestic applications.
Tweed Pebbles & Cobbles (Page 60) make a great match as they have similar colour tones and shape.
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Typical Application: borders, flower beds, rockeries, footpaths, driveways, fish ponds and water features.
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Pea Gravel
20mm 14mm 10mm
Pea Gravel is a rounded chipping that is an attractive blend of browns and buff.
Available in 10mm for paths, 14 & 20mm for areas taking vehicles or where a larger scale fits.
Scottish Pebbles & Cobbles (Page 56) have similar tones, they also have the same rounded shape.
Typical Application: borders, flower beds, rockeries, footpaths, driveways, fish ponds and water features.
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Slate Blue Slate Natural Selection source their Slate from the UK’s premium quarries. Page 40 Charcoal Slate Page 41 Plum Slate Page 43 Plum Slate Paddlestones Page 43 Green Slate Page 42 38 Slate
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Blue Slate
Blue Slate is a traditional favourite with tones of blue and plum.
Available in 20 & 40mm which is perfect for pathways and all garden design features.
40 Slate
With matching colour tones the Blue Slate Rockery (Page 78) is an excellent accessory. 40mm 20mm Typical Application: borders, flower beds, rockeries, footpaths, fish ponds and water features.
Charcoal Slate
40mm 20mm
Charcoal Slate is a traditional favourite with tones of black and grey.
Available in 20 & 40mm which is perfect for pathways and all garden design features.
With similar colour tones the Rustic Slate Rockery (Page 81) is an excellent accessory.
Typical Application: borders, flower beds, rockeries, footpaths, fish ponds and water features.
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Green Slate
40mm 20mm
Green Slate is a traditional favourite with tones of green and grey.
Available in 20 & 40mm which is perfect for pathways and all garden design features.
With matching colour tones the Green Slate Rockery (Page 79) is an excellent accessory.
Typical Application: borders, flower beds, rockeries, footpaths, fish ponds and water features.
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Plum Slate
Plum Slate is a traditional favourite with tones of plum and blue.
Available in 20 & 40mm for domestic applications. The larger 50-100mm Paddlestones look stunning in and around ponds and water features.
With matching colour tones try Plum Slate Rockery (Page 80).
Typical Application: borders, flower beds, rockeries, footpaths, fish ponds and water features.
40mm Paddlestones 20mm
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Pebbles & Cobbles Natural Selection’s Pebbles and Cobbles offer is the largest on the market, with size options to both accessorise gravels and to be the primary decorative material. NEW Zebra Pebbles Page 50 Oyster Pebbles Page 61 NEW Ice Blue Pebbles Page 48 NEW Midnight Pebbles Page 46 Flamingo Pebbles Page 52 Scottish Pebbles & Cobbles Page 56 Ebony Pebbles & Cobbles Page 54 Ocean Blue Pebbles Page 59 White Pebbles & Cobbles Page 53 Dove Grey Pebbles Mediterranean Cobbles Page 55 Page 58 Tweed Pebbles & Cobbles Page 60 44 Pebbles & Cobbles
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Midnight Pebbles
16-25mm 8-16mm
Midnight Pebbles are a premium rounded stone grey in colour with tones of green and white. When wet these pebbles turn jet black.
Available in 8-16 & 16-25mm, they are ideal for water features and pathways.
Ebony Cobbles (Page 54) are a larger size with similar tones.
Typical Application: borders, flower beds, rockeries, footpaths, fish ponds and water features.
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Ice Blue Pebbles
40-60mm
Ice Blue Pebbles are a premium washed marble with blue and grey tones.
Available in a 40-60mm which works well with the busier garden designs.
With matching colour tones, Ice Blue Chippings (Page 22) are an exact match.
Typical Application: borders, flower beds, rockeries water features and ponds.
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Zebra Pebbles
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Zebra Pebbles are a rounded basalt and dolomite material with a contrasting mix of black & white tones. Available in 20-40mm they are suitable for most domestic applications. With matching colour tones Black Ice Chippings (Page 18) are a good match. 20-40mm Typical Application: borders, flower beds, rockeries, water feature and ponds.
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Flamingo Pebbles
20-50mm
Flamingo Pebbles are a premium washed rounded marble in white, pink and grey.
Available in 20-50mm which is ideal for brightening up any garden design.
The Flamingo Gravel (Page 20) is an exact match to the larger Flamingo Pebbles.
Typical Application: borders, flower beds, rockeries, ponds and water features.
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White Pebbles & Cobbles
40-90mm 20-40mm
White Pebbles and Cobbles are a stunning rounded dolomite which gives off an amazing sparkle in the light.
White Pebbles are 20-40mm and White Cobbles are 40-90mm, both are ideal for brightening areas.
Polar White (Page 26) continues the bright theme.
Typical Application: borders, flower beds, rockeries, water features and ponds.
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Cobbles
Ebony Pebbles and Cobbles are a dark grey rounded basalt, which appears jet black when wet.
Available in 15-30mm for paths, 30-60 & 60-120mm for borders or a larger scale need.
Black Basalt (Page 34) shares the same jet black look when wet. Silver Grey Boulders (Page 67) for a contrasting look.
Ebony Pebbles & Cobbles
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Typical Application: borders, flower beds, rockeries, water features and fish ponds. 60-120mm 30-60mm 15-30mm
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Mediterranean Cobbles
60-120mm
Mediterranean Cobbles are a mixture of many different stone types that together create a unique multi-coloured appearance.
Available in 60-120mm these cobbles are ideal for oriental themed areas.
With varying colours many products are suited to these cobbles including Polar White (Page 26) & Apricot (Page 16).
Typical Application: borders, flower beds, rockeries, water features and ponds.
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Scottish Pebbles
20-30mm 14-20mm
30-50mm
Scottish Pebbles are rounded with a variety of colour tones.
Available in 14-20, 20-30 & 30-50mm these are suitable for many domestic applications.
With similar colour tones they complement well with Pea Gravel (Page 37). Typical Application: borders, flower beds, rockeries, footpaths, fish ponds and water features.
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Scottish Cobbles
50-75mm
Scottish Cobbles are the larger alternative to Scottish Pebbles.
Available in 50-75mm they are suitable for fish ponds and water features.
Scottish Boulders (Page 70) increase the size options further and completes the family of products.
Typical Application: borders, flower beds, rockeries, fish ponds and water features.
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Dove Grey Pebbles
8-16mm
Dove Grey Pebbles are a naturally rounded decorative quartz that is a mixture of brown, grey and cream.
Available in 8-16mm which is suitable for many applications.
Rustic Slate Rockery (Page 81) has a number of similar colour tones while creating a beautiful contrast.
Typical Application: borders, flower beds, rockeries, footpaths, fish ponds and water features.
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Ocean Blue Pebbles
20mm
Ocean Blue Pebbles are a rounded quartz in tones of grey and light blue.
Available in 20mm that is ideal for many applications including ponds and water features.
Blue Slate Rockery (Page 78) has similar tones and is great for creating a focal point within an Ocean Blue Pebble garden.
Typical Application: borders, flower beds, rockeries, footpaths, fish ponds and water features.
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Tweed Pebbles & Cobbles
20-40mm 40-90mm
Tweed Pebbles and Cobbles are rounded with some angular edges.
Available in a 20-40mm pebble and a 40-90mm cobble, they are suitable for many applications including fish ponds and water features.
Staffordshire Pink (Page 36) is an ideal match with similar shape and tones.
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Typical Application: borders, flower beds, rockeries, fish ponds and water features.
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Oyster Pebbles
20mm 40mm
Oyster Pebbles are rounded with a mix of tan, grey and brown shades.
Available in 20 & 40mm, they are suitable for aquatic use including fish ponds and water features.
Rustic Slate Rockery (Page 81) is an ideal match with similar tones, whilst new Duck Egg Boulders (Page 64) create a nice contrast.
Typical Application: borders, flower beds, rockeries, fish ponds and water features.
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Pebbles & Cobbles
Rockery & Boulders Natural Selection’s Rockery and Boulders range enhances any hard landscaping project. A vast selection of colours and styles are available. Angel Whirlpool Boulders Page 68 Red Laguna Boulders Page 69 White Boulders Page 66 Cambrian Boulders Page 71 Green Granite Rockery Page 74 Yorkstone Rockery Page 77 Rainbow Boulders Page 72 Cotswold Rockery Page 75 Blue Slate Rockery Page 78 Plum Slate Rockery Page 80 Rustic Slate Rockery Page 81 NEW Duck Egg Boulders Page 64 62 Rockery & Boulders
Scottish Boulders Page 70 Tumbled Sandstone Page 73 Green Slate Rockery Page 79 Longstone Rockery Page 76 Silver Grey Boulders Page 67 63 Rockery & Boulders
Duck Egg Boulders
100-200mm
Duck Egg Boulders are a modern naturally rounded boulder with tones of blue, beige and grey.
Available in 100-200mm which is perfect for creating modern garden features.
With similar colour tones, Yorkshire Cream (Page 33) is a great choice to complement a Duck Egg area.
Typical Application: borders, flower beds, rockeries, fish ponds and water features.
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White Boulders
c.250mm
White Boulders are a rounded dolomite stone, which darkens very slightly when wet.
Available in c.250mm these boulders add brightness to any garden, with a hint of sparkle too.
Matching White Pebbles and Cobbles (Page 53) are available for a clean modern look.
Typical Application: borders, flower beds, rockeries, ponds and water features.
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Grey
Silver Grey Boulders are a light
granite
black flecks which deepen in colour when wet. Available in 200-250mm they look great when used in a
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Silver
Boulders
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Rockery
Angel Whirlpool Boulders
c.250mm
Angel Whirlpool Boulders are green and white quartz which deepen in colour when wet.
Available in c.250mm when used in water features this really accentuates the colour.
Green Granite (Page 31) and White Pebbles (Page 53) perfectly complement Angel Whirlpool Boulders.
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Typical Application: borders, flower beds, rockeries, fish ponds and water features.
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Red Laguna Boulders
c.250mm
Red Laguna Boulders are a rounded quartz that is red and white in colour which darkens when wet.
Available in c.250mm they add a contemporary twist to any garden feature.
Red Laguna Boulders look great when used alongside Multi Mix chippings (Page 27).
Typical Application: borders, flower beds, rockeries, fish ponds and water features.
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Scottish Boulders
100-200mm
300-500mm 500-700mm
Scottish Boulders are a rounded granite. The varying colour tones deepen when wet.
Available in 100-200, 300-500 & 500-700mm, these popular boulders are suitable for all garden design projects.
Matching Scottish Pebbles (Page 56) and Cobbles (Page 57) are available.
Typical Application: borders, flower beds, rockeries, fish ponds and water features.
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Cambrian Boulders
150-300mm
Cambrian Boulders are granite and basalt rounded stones. They are grey, green and brown in colour.
Available in 150-300mm these boulders are great for creating focal points in the garden.
Cambrian Boulders complement a wide range of chippings.
Typical Application: borders, flower beds, rockeries, fish ponds and water features.
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Rainbow Boulders
c.250mm
Rainbow Boulders are an orange and buff sandstone that deepens in colour when wet.
Available in c.250mm they provide a unique and striking focal point for any landscaping feature.
Rainbow Boulders complement Apricot chippings (Page 16) while White Pebbles (Page 53) provide a contrast.
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Typical Application: borders, flower beds, rockeries, fish ponds and water features.
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Tumbled Sandstone
200-300mm
Tumbled Sandstone contains buff and grey tones that deepen in colour when wet.
Available in 200-300mm they are perfect for creating stepping stones or pond designs.
Tumbled Sandstone’s subtle colouring perfectly complements Oyster Pebbles (Page 61).
Typical Application: borders, flower beds, rockeries, fish ponds and water features.
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Green Granite Rockery
c.250mm
Green Granite Rockery is an angular stone that deepens in colour when wet.
Available in c.250mm this rockery stone is suitable for all hard landscaping design projects.
Green Granite Rockery complements new Midnight Pebbles (Page 46) as a contrasting feature.
Typical Application: borders, flower beds, rockeries, fish ponds and water features.
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Cotswold Rockery
c.250mm
Cotswold Rockery is a buff coloured, angular limestone.
Available in c.250mm this very popular rockery stone brightens any garden project.
Matching Cotswold chippings (Page 28) are available. Try mixing up the look and add a splash of colour with Mediterranean Cobbles (Page 55).
Typical Application: borders, flower beds, rockeries, ponds and water features.
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Longstone Rockery
c.250mm
Longstone Rockery is a limestone which is light grey in colour that darkens slightly when wet.
Available in c.250mm which complements a wide range of aggregates with its neutral colour tone.
Longstone Rockery is a perfect match for White Limestone chippings (Page 29).
Typical Application: borders, flower beds, rockeries, ponds and water features.
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Yorkstone Rockery
Yorkstone Rockery is an angular brown and buff gritstone which darkens when wet.
Available in c.250mm which brings a warm & rustic feel to garden designs.
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Rockery looks great when set alongside complementing Heritage Quartz chippings (Page 35). c.250mm Typical Application: borders, flower beds, rockeries, fish ponds and water features.
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Blue Slate Rockery
c.250mm
Blue Slate Rockery is an angular stone that deepens in colour when wet.
Available in c.250mm which is perfect for use in rockeries, borders and water features where its colour really stands out.
Matching Blue Slate Chippings (Page 40) in 20mm and 40mm are available to complete the look.
Typical Application: borders, flower beds, rockeries, fish ponds and water features.
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Green Slate Rockery
c.250mm
Green Slate Rockery is a stone that darkens in colour when wet.
Available in c.250mm which provides a dramatic focal point for any landscaping design feature with its striking green colour.
Green Slate Chippings (Page 42) are the perfect match and are available in 20mm and 40mm.
Typical Application: borders, flower beds, rockeries, fish ponds and water features.
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Plum Slate Rockery
c.250mm
Plum Slate Rockery is an angular stone that darkens in colour when wet.
Available in c.250mm which is great for use in water features, where the colour is really accentuated.
Plum Slate Chippings (Page 43) in 20mm and 40mm are available which perfectly complement.
Typical Application: borders, flower beds, rockeries, fish ponds and water features.
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Rustic Slate Rockery
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Rustic Slate is an angular green/brown stone that deepens in colour when wet. Available in c.250mm with different colours throughout. Rustic Slate offers more character than the single coloured slates. Complementing
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Ancillary Products Goldpath Kiln Dried Sand Play Pit Sand Natural Selection offers the award-winning footpath product Goldpath, along with a selection of sands. Page 84 Page 85 Leisure Sand Page 85 Page 85 82 Ancillary Products
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Goldpath
Goldpath is a self-binding gravel that creates stunning pathways with a cost effective, durable and textured surface. It’s suitable for a wide spectrum of applications from functional pathways in domestic and commercial settings.
Goldpath is a dolomitic limestone ranging in size up to 11mm.
For domestic use, a depth of 50mm is suggested. At this depth 100kg of Goldpath will be required per square meter.
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Kiln Dried Sand
A fine sand that contains no moisture.
Its principle use is to fill or top up joints between block paving and some paving slabs.
It meets the British Standard BS7533 for such use. Colour can vary depending on the source.
Play Pit Sand
A soft fine silica sand which is perfect for children’s play areas where a safe stain free surface is required.
This pale golden sand complies with British Standards both BS EN1177 and BS EN71-3.
Lesiure Sand
Leisure sand is used for a variety of applications such as golf course bunkers, long jump pits, artificial beaches, beach volleyball courts and sand sculptures.
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Quantity Calculator
The key to buying the correct quantities is understanding the depth of material required.
This will depend on the chosen application and the material size.
The Suitable Depths Table (below) is a simple guide to help. Remember, too little material can leave weed membranes visible, too much can result in pooling/sinking underfoot and displacement of material, especially with rounded aggregates.
Suitable Depths Table
So now you have the required depth, how do you know what to purchase?
The Weight & Bags Table (below) turns your depth requirement into an approximate material weight to cover 10sq.m. It then shows you how many 20kg or 850kg bags you need to buy that product weight. These numbers can be ratioed according to the area of your site.
Weight & Bags Table
If you’re still unsure, please speak to your stockist or use the simple calculator tool at: longrakespar.co.uk.
The quantities suggested are an approximation. Long Rake Spar cannot be held responsible for any excess or shortfall of material.
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Resin-bound surfacing has enjoyed ever-increasing popularity over the last five years, and it’s easy to see why. The product is low maintenance, SUDs compliant and has great aesthetic appeal. Resin-bound offers a surface that is both weed and slip-resistant. It’s now widely used for both domestic driveways, patios, larger commercial projects, pathways and parks.
Grantex Surfacing aggregates are used for numerous applications both across the UK and overseas; trusted by architects, specifiers, resin-bound installers and landscape contractors for the premium quality screened and dried aggregates that Grantex provides.
Stockists of Grantex aggregates are situated around the UK, serving a network of resin-bound contractors. Speak to your merchant for details about Grantex resin-bound aggregates.
Here are just a few of the swatches from the wide variety of aggregates Grantex stock:
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Black Basalt
Brittany Bronze
Ocean Grey
Stellar Grey
Coastal Quartz
Red Granite
Alport Lane Youlgrave Derbyshire DE45 1LW 01629 636 210 longrakespar.co.uk A digital version of our brochure is available on our website. Please scan the QR code for a direct link.