Description
Oriental Sparkle is a decorative feature stone named for the fleck in its surface that catches the light. It suits modern and contemporary gardens, where it is used to highlight features or create a focal point alongside pavers, rendered walls and structured planting.
It comes in two sizes: 20mm for finer, denser cover in smaller beds and borders, and 40mm for larger feature areas where individual stones should show. Check the product photo for colour.
Stone does not break down like mulch. Lay it over weed mat on a prepared base for a clean, low-maintenance finish.
Technical Specifications
| Material | Decorative feature stone |
|---|---|
| Finish | Light-catching sparkle (see photo for colour) |
| Sizes | 20mm and 40mm |
| Sold as | Loose, by the cubic metre in quarter-m3 steps |
| Collection | Pickup from Keilor East, Melbourne |
Where to Use
- Modern and contemporary garden designs
- Beds alongside hard landscaping and structured planting
- Decorative ground cover generally
How to Apply
- Prepare the base – clear the area and lay a weed mat if weed suppression is wanted.
- Choose the size – 20mm for a finer, denser look or 40mm for a coarser, more defined finish.
- Spread to an even depth – about 50mm for 20mm stone and 70mm for 40mm, covering the weed mat fully.
- Define edges – use edging to keep the decorative stone contained against lawn or garden beds.
- Top up as needed – replenish over time as stone settles or is displaced.
Important Notes
- A weed mat underneath is recommended for long-term weed suppression.
- Choose 20mm or 40mm based on the scale of the bed or feature.
- Pickup from Keilor East (Melbourne). Sold loose by the cubic metre in quarter-m3 steps; part loads of a quarter, half and three-quarter cubic metre are available.
- Decorative stone is heavy: roughly 1.5 to 1.6 tonnes per cubic metre, so a quarter cubic metre is about 400 kg. Check the trailer’s load rating before choosing a full load.
- Crushed stone and sand contain crystalline silica. Keep the material damp when spreading or sweeping, avoid breathing the dust, and wear a P2 mask if it is dry and dusty.
- Further reading: Pebble (Wikipedia).
