Do you remember the time you bought your first car? The feeling of jumping into a vehicle which you could drive, was all yours and gave you that independence. However, do you remember the first time that wondering machine received a scratch, a bump or a ding...

Since streets, neighbourhoods and green spaces have fallen quiet, you may have noticed a few new visitors in your garden. Perhaps you've had the time to notice the hedgehogs making their way through or you can hear the birds singing outside your window. A great way to...

Coronavirus/Covid-19 is something which is on all of our minds. The situation is continuing to change rapidly, so here at Sansums Sand & Gravel, we're focussing on protecting both our colleagues and our customers, whilst ensuring that you are provided with the...

Winter is well on its way. Soon, roads and driveways will ice up, becoming a hazard for motorists and pedestrians. To remove ice quick, paving salt is excellent. Paving salt is excellent for removing ice and ensuring the space around your house is slip-free. What is...

Paving can be the perfect way to increase kerb appeal outside your home, extend the use of your garden, or to just create an attractive edge around your existing lawn. Here at Sansums, we stock a huge range of patio slabs including Council Slab, Challice Slab, Chaucer...

Are you looking for a practical and visual way to improve your garden? If so, decorative aggregates are an excellent way to add a splash of aesthetic appeal and beauty to your outdoor space. Here at Sansums, we can provide a range of high-quality decorative aggregates...

Fencing is an important feature in every garden. It improves security and privacy without sacrificing your garden's aesthetics. When choosing a new fence, you'll have a lot to consider and think about. It's not as simple as deciding how you want your fencing to look,...

You may be considering investing in insulation for your home, you may be wondering whether it’s really worth it and why it’ll really benefit you. Insulation is crucial to ensuring that your home remains as energy-efficient as possible. Winter can get extremely cold...

The UK is currently in the grip of winter and with warnings of snow and ice on the way, knowing the correct way to grit your path or road can potentially be a lifesaver. It's crucial that you're prepared in the event of snow and icy conditions, particularly if you...

What Is Topsoil? Topsoil is the uppermost layer of soil, which is high in nutrients and organic matter. It’s dark in colour and very high in organic matter, which makes it very easy to fertilise the ground plants. It is scraped from the ground and sold in bags or...

Maintaining boarders and flowerbeds is no simple feat, as very often gardens can get out of shape and become impossible to manage. Though, a simple trick to keeping them in shape is garden edging. Edging is a guaranteed way to keep your soil and gravel in place in any...