How to enjoy your garden in winter
As the country waits to discover exactly what the Met Office’s threatened “thundersnow” is, we’re fairly certain it’s not something that encourages you out into the garden. Though, it might have you...
View Article2017: a year of free delivery on Porcelain and Sawn Products
Little extras. Good or bad? It all depends on what they are. And this year we’ve turned a little extra that you’d rather not see a surprise that should get you smiling all year. Neil Sutcliffe of...
View ArticleLondon Stone launches The Garden Designer’s Partner scheme
At London Stone, one of the most exciting aspects of our job is seeing the finished result of builds that use our products. Over the years we’ve been wowed by many gorgeous schemes drawn up by garden...
View ArticlePorcelain Paving: Aye Gardening gives us the lowdown
You can’t beat the voice of experience, but it can be difficult to come by when you’re researching a new product like Porcelain. So, we thought it would be useful to chat to a company which is quickly...
View ArticleEthical stone: supporting change in the stone industry’s supply chains
The stone industry is huge, and not just in the amount of material quarried around the world. Before the stone reaches our depot, it’s involved so many people, some literally at the quarry face, others...
View ArticleDesignClad – a render alternative with enormous design potential
Since its launch at the end of last year, DesignClad has provoked lots of questions. We had designers besieging us at the SGD Conference—not only asking questions but making suggestions for its...
View ArticleDOFF – the kindest way to clean stone paving
What would be the problem you’d most expect if a film company moved into your house? Damaged wallpaper, marked carpets? Probably not dirty stone steps. But that’s exactly what Frances Miller found...
View ArticleHow the London Stone Welcome Pack helps sell your garden design
It all started in 2011 – a simple idea for making life easier for designers and landscapers. Why not, we thought, provide a sample box of all our stone products? When we chatted to Jane Shankster of...
View ArticleA starring role – Paul Newman puts Beola Bianca Porcelain in the spotlight
It’s not every day a TV company asks if you have a project suitable for their TV series, but this is exactly what happened to Paul Newman of Paul Newman Landscapes, based in Welwyn Garden City. Beola...
View ArticleNew hard paving options from London Stone
A new season: new possibilities, improving weather, new choices. Which is pretty much what our latest paving options give you (OK, not the weather, but we’re working on that) in slate, sandstone and...
View ArticleHow DesignClad builds resiliency into your garden design
Way Out West—the theme of this year’s Society of Garden Designers’ Spring Conference which took place last weekend—cunningly encompassed both American gardens and garden designers, including Haillie...
View ArticleLines of Contrast with Porcelain Paving
One thing we really appreciate at London Stone is the creativity of the designers we work with, and as the practical advantages of Porcelain Paving become increasingly recognised, we’re wowed by the...
View ArticleHow to choose the right pointing for your paving
Seemingly tiny elements, which a layman might dismiss as of minor importance, are, as every good designer knows, the key to garden design. Pointing is a case in—er—point. If you’ve ever looked at a...
View ArticleFree training with the London Stone Landscape Specialist Scheme
Plenty of useful information that gets you up and running in a day. Sounds good? As part of our Landscape Specialist Scheme, we offer free training days, both on the site where you’re working and at...
View ArticleWhere to see DesignClad at RHS Chelsea 2017
One of the first things to hit the news this year about RHS Chelsea was the small number of Show Gardens – eight in total – so we’re particularly proud to be featuring in one of them—Breaking...
View ArticleLondon Stone tips for perfect pointing
It’s an annoying fact that when we look at something our eyes are drawn to the mistakes, so bad pointing—uneven fill, smudged lines—always stands out a mile. You can’t beat crisp, clean pointing for a...
View ArticleLondon Stone sees it from a Landscaper’s Point of View
At London Stone we aim to understand our clients, so we weren’t surprised when Sales Director Chris Durnford decided to redesign and build his front garden himself. But what exactly did he learn about...
View ArticleSlot Drains Create Seamless Flow From Kitchen To Garden
Creating a seamless flow between indoors and out is ideal for extending our living space and creating a welcoming view of the garden. But it needs consideration. This is exactly what artist and...
View ArticlePre-sealed natural paving for better, faster builds
Simple idea; big reward. Factory sealing—meaning that your natural stone paving arrives pre-sealed onsite—is a service that seems to be unique to London Stone. And it’s incredibly useful. From a...
View ArticleLaser Templating Puts A Garden Design In Place
Jigsaws aren’t everyone’s cup of tea, but supposing all the parts are numbered and laid out on a plan and all you have to do is fit it together? That’s essentially what one of our clients recently did...
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