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Cotswold Gravel Chippings

We Love Cotswold Chippings

At Rivar Sand and Gravel we have the opportunity to see many kinds of gravel and chippings in various finishes, quarried at numerous local sites. We appreciate the aesthetic and functional qualities of each product that we sell.

23 Sep
Zen Garden Design

How to Make a Zen Garden

Rivar Sand and Gravel’s experts always enjoy discussing garden design and how to use natural landscaping materials for massive effect and unquestionable appeal.

16 Sep
Hungerford Resource Centre Sensory Garden

Rivar Sponsors Resource Centre Sensory Garden

Earlier in the summer, our Newbury depot was contacted by West Berkshire's Council Hungerford Resource Centre with a dilemma and question of whether we could help. Their dilemma was getting sponsorship for their sensory garden project.

06 Sep
Sandstone Paving Products

Paving, The World’s Your Oyster

Whatever your paving requirements we can meet your needs so it’s not only standard paving squares but shaped pavings, edging and fabulous design finishes that add a unique flavour to your garden space. Paving is also an excellent choice for paths and driveway materials.

05 Sep
Driveway Materials Granite

What Driveway Materials Should You Use?

Permeable driveway materials allow good drainage whilst impermeable materials don’t. An easy way to tell the difference between driveway materials is that only impermeable ones have puddles.

29 Aug
Castacrete Block Paving

Brand New Castacrete Block Paving Display

New stock meant it was time for a new display.

23 Aug