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September 22, 2026 Advice

Garden Stones Ideas for Irish Gardens

The best garden stones ideas are practical ones: gravel or chipping paths, pebble borders, slate mulch around shrubs,…

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Paving Slab Laying Patterns
September 22, 2026 Advice

Paving Slab Laying Patterns: Which One Is Right for You?

Explore the art of paving slab laying patterns for a perfect outdoor space. From herringbone to random layouts, discover tips for design and durability.

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September 19, 2026 Advice Interior Design

Things to Do With Coloured Glass Beads

You can do a lot with coloured glass beads: top a patio pot, fill a vase, dress up…

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Landscaping Tips to Complement Your Garden Room
September 4, 2026 Interior Design

Garden Room Landscaping Ideas

Discover expert landscaping tips to complement your garden room. From plant selection to lighting, create a harmonious outdoor space for ultimate relaxation.

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Sandstone paving used in garden with stone chippings and natural stone steps
September 3, 2026 Advice

How to Maintain Natural Stone in Your Garden

To maintain natural stone in the garden, you only need a short routine. Sweep it regularly, clear moss…

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How to clean a gravel driveway
August 14, 2026 Advice

How to Clean and Maintain a Gravel Driveway

Explore top tips for maintaining gravel driveways and patios, ensuring longevity and aesthetic appeal. Discover DIY upkeep advice and more.

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Benefits of a Gravel Driveway
August 13, 2026 Advice

The Benefits of a Gravel Driveway

Explore the numerous Benefits of a Gravel Driveway with our comprehensive guide, covering cost-effectiveness, aesthetic appeal, and easy maintenance.

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How to Get Rid of Weeds in Paving
August 8, 2026 Advice

How to Get Rid of Weeds in Paving for Good

Discover effective methods for weed removal in paving and prevention strategies. Learn how to get rid of weeds in paving and ensure cleanliness and integrity.

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How to lay a gravel driveway
July 31, 2026 Advice

How to Lay a Gravel Driveway in Ireland

Learn how to lay a gravel driveway with our detailed guide. From planning to maintenance, we cover every step to help you build a driveway that lasts.

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Pebbles and chippings to cover a grave
July 20, 2026 Advice

How Much Stone Do You Need to Fill a Grave?

Deciding how much pebbles or chippings you need to buy when filling a grave for a loved one can be difficult, but at Midland Stone we have aimed to make this as easy as possible for you.

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Glass Chippings

Useful Coverage recommended depth 50mm

1 25kgbag = 0.25m2 approx 1 bag = 0.25m2 approx – delete 4 25kg bags = 1m2 approx 1 tonne = 12m2 approx

Glass Pebbles

Useful Coverage recommended depth 100mm

1 25kgbag = 0.25m2 approx 1 bag = 0.25m2 approx – delete 4 25kg bags = 1m2 approx 1 tonne = 12m2 approx

Graves

Average Irish Grave – single plot would require 6 25kg Bags

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1 50kg of Dry Dashing covers 4 sqm 1 25kg of Dry Dashing covers 2 sqm 1 25kg bag of limestone sand covers 1.25 sqm 1 25kg of White cement covers 25 sqm* 1 Tonne of Wet Dash covers 40 sqm

*Limestone sand & white cement (ratio 4:1) are usually mixed for form a base coat for the dry dash.

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The area is most commonly cited in square meters (m2). Measure the area length by width and multiply both to calculate the area. If measured in feet use the following to convert to m2.

m2 = ft2/10.764

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