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Keeping Up to Date With Modern Landscaping Materials

09/03/2026 - News

The landscaping industry continues to evolve rapidly. New materials, formats and installation solutions are constantly emerging, from precision cut limestone slimsetts and concealed access solutions for pool surrounds to our latest additions: limestone plank paving and limestone cobble setts.

At Arbour Landscape Solutions, staying ahead of material innovation is central to what we do. We actively source, test and supply high quality materials that meet the demands of modern garden design specification, helping ensure projects combine aesthetic clarity with long term technical performance.

Discover Modern Landscaping Materials in Person

Product pages are useful, but nothing compares to handling materials in person. Understanding tone, texture, finish and scale is essential when preparing detailed garden design specifications.

That is why we offer Landscaping Materials Taster Sessions for:

- Garden designers
- Landscape architects
- Design studios
- Architectural practices
- Colleges and training providers

These sessions are designed to support confident and informed specification decisions.

Introducing Our New Limestone Products

We are pleased to introduce two new additions to our limestone range.

Limestone Plank Paving

Limestone planks offer a contemporary alternative to traditional paving formats, introducing clean linear detailing into garden design. They are ideal for modern terraces, pathways and swimming pool surrounds.

Key characteristics include:

- Strong visual direction and flow
- Subtle tonal variation
- Compatibility with both contemporary and traditional schemes
- Excellent durability when correctly installed

Limestone Cobble Setts

Limestone cobble setts introduce texture, heritage character and structural interest within landscape schemes. They are particularly suited to driveways, edging details and transitional spaces.

Benefits include:

- Visual depth and pattern potential
- Naturally slip resistant surface qualities
- A strong complement to limestone paving
- Suitability for high traffic areas

Together, these materials expand the options available when preparing garden design specifications, allowing cohesive schemes to be created using complementary limestone elements.

What Is a Landscaping Materials Taster Session?

A taster session is a practical introduction to our materials, delivered by one of our landscape materials specialists.

We bring a curated selection of materials directly to your studio or chosen venue. Alternatively, you are welcome to visit our stockholding facility in Leighton Buzzard where a wide range of materials can be viewed in situ.

If physical samples are not practical, we can provide detailed imagery, installation guidance and technical insight to support the specification process.

Each session includes:

- An introduction to the selected materials
- Performance and installation guidance
- Discussion of detailing and compatibility
- Open Q&A tailored to your live projects

It is a collaborative and hands on experience that allows materials to be properly understood before they are specified.

Why Specify Materials with Arbour Landscape Solutions?

As a specialist landscape materials supplier, we support full project specification across a cohesive range including:

- Natural stone paving
- Limestone plank paving
- Limestone cobble setts and slimsetts
- Split faced limestone cladding
- Clay pavers
- Drainage solutions
- Paddlestones and backed off paddlestones
- Jointing and grouting systems
- Bespoke and hard to source materials

Because our range has been carefully developed, designers can review complementary materials together. This makes it easier to achieve tonal harmony, technical compatibility and installation consistency across a project.

For example, limestone plank paving can be paired with cobble detailing and slimsetts to create layered and textural schemes using materials sourced through a single specialist supplier.

We also assist with sourcing materials that are difficult to obtain, helping maintain design integrity without compromise.

Tailored Demonstrations for Garden Designers

Every project is different, and each demonstration is tailored accordingly.

Sessions can explore topics such as:

- Limestone plank paving layouts
- Limestone cobble installation methods
- Surface finishes for natural stone paving
- Materials suitable for swimming pool surrounds
- Technical detailing for garden design specification

Richard began his career as a hands on landscaper and remains committed to best practice installation. Our sessions therefore cover not only aesthetics but also build ups, substrate preparation and long term performance. These are essential considerations when preparing robust specifications.

Invite Your Clients

If your client is unsure about incorporating innovative or premium materials, we are happy to attend meetings and present options directly.

We can explain:

- Features and benefits
- Installation considerations
- Maintenance expectations
- Long term performance

Our role is to support your specification decisions and strengthen client confidence. All pricing discussions remain between you and your client.

Organising a Landscaping Materials Demonstration

Booking a session is straightforward.

Contact Arbour Landscape Solutions and we will:

- Agree a suitable date
- Select materials relevant to your projects
- Arrange the venue
- Deliver a tailored and informative session

You provide the audience. We take care of the rest.

Specify With Confidence

Whether you are designing contemporary gardens, luxury pool surrounds or traditional landscape schemes, selecting the right materials is fundamental to success.
Arbour Landscape Solutions supports confident, technically informed specification. Our range now includes limestone plank paving and limestone cobble setts, offering greater flexibility when designing cohesive natural stone landscapes.

Get in touch to organise your Landscaping Materials Taster Session and explore the full potential of modern limestone landscaping materials.