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Choosing your stone

Explore garden ideas, compare stones and prepare for installation and ongoing care.

Illustrations introduce the topics; they do not depict specific products or completed projects.

6 articles

What does a travertine patio cost? A 30 m² example

A clear budget separates the stone, allowance, delivery and installation. This example uses catalogue prices dated 15 September 2026 and is not a current quotation.

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Travertine 40 × 60 or a French pattern?

Regular rectangles and a mixed-size French pattern create different rhythms. Compare them on the same patio plan rather than in unrelated photographs.

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Choosing travertine paving and coping for a pool

A coherent pool surround starts with paving, coping and corners chosen together. Colour matters, but it does not replace checking the finish for wet barefoot use.

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Travertine paving: benefits and points to consider

Travertine creates a warm, natural setting, but the finish and care routine deserve deliberate choices. Consider its character alongside the practical requirements.

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Natural-stone cladding for garden walls and façades

Cladding can transform an existing wall, plinth or garden boundary. It does not replace a load-bearing structure and needs a suitable substrate.

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Natural-stone pool coping: what to check before ordering

Pool length alone is not enough to plan the coping. You also need the corners, coping width, overhang and connections to the pool structure and surrounding paving.