Taking or making any stone, and moving it from source to the garden, has an environmental impact. Some paving, such as imported ... he tries to avoid. Even gravel has associated problems.

Another option is to use gravel between large paving stones, instead of mortar, for a more organic garden feel.' When landscaping with gravel choose the color carefully to complement paving.

According to Tom, ‘having a limited area of grass lawn can often make your garden appear smaller than it actually is.’ Instead, he recommends ‘using paving or gravel in your garden.