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Plum Slate Walling: Welsh Heritage Stone for Gardens

Plum Slate Walling: Welsh Heritage Stone for Gardens

18th December 2025

When selecting materials for a garden wall, raised bed, planter or landscaping feature, origin matters. With Plum Slate Walling from Stone & Surfaces Direct, you're not just choosing stone, you're choosing heritage, sustainability, and authenticity.

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De-Icing FAQs: Everything You Wanted to Know About Rock Salt

De-Icing FAQs: Everything You Wanted to Know About Rock Salt

15th December 2025

Whether you're buying rock salt for the first time or just want to brush up on best practices, this guide covers the most common questions customers ask us every winter.

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7 Winter Maintenance Tasks You Can Tackle With Rock Salt

7 Winter Maintenance Tasks You Can Tackle With Rock Salt

8th December 2025

Whether you're a homeowner, school caretaker or facilities manager, adding rock salt to your winter prep checklist can save time, money and hassle.

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Kilkenny Limestone: Timeless Irish Stone for Modern Landscapes

Kilkenny Limestone: Timeless Irish Stone for Modern Landscapes

4th December 2025

Few stones offer the heritage, integrity and aesthetic appeal of Kilkenny Limestone - a material rooted in tradition, yet ideal for contemporary design.

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What Makes a Good Quality Rock Salt? Here's What to Look For

What Makes a Good Quality Rock Salt? Here's What to Look For

1st December 2025

When it comes to keeping paths, driveways, and public spaces safe in winter, choosing the best quality rock salt means better performance, longer-lasting coverage, and fewer refills.

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Transform Your Outdoor Space with Self-Binding Gravel

Transform Your Outdoor Space with Self-Binding Gravel

24th November 2025

Whether you’re upgrading a driveway, shaping a garden path or designing a practical outdoor space, self-binding gravel offers a cost-effective, sustainable and attractive finish that’s easy to install and long-lasting.

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Why Natural Stone Walling Is the Sustainable Choice

Why Natural Stone Walling Is the Sustainable Choice

21st November 2025

When choosing materials for walling projects, natural stone offers more than just timeless good looks. At Stone & Surfaces Direct, we believe that natural stone walling represents a conscious, long-term decision.

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Why You Shouldn't Wait for Snow to Buy Rock Salt

Why You Shouldn't Wait for Snow to Buy Rock Salt

19th November 2025

In this guide, we explain exactly why you should buy rock salt early, the benefits of pre-salting, and how planning ahead gives you peace of mind when the frost arrives.

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Rock Salt Delivery: What to Expect and How to Prepare

Rock Salt Delivery: What to Expect and How to Prepare

12th November 2025

If you're planning to order de-icing salt online this winter, it's important to know what happens after you click ‘buy’.

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The Benefits of Buying De-Icing Salt in Bulk

The Benefits of Buying De-Icing Salt in Bulk

5th November 2025

For councils, schools, retail parks, and industrial sites, running out of de-icing salt mid-season isn’t an option. That’s why many large-scale buyers are turning to bulk rock salt as their go-to winter solution.

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