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    Celebrating 50 years of Excellence

    Stone yard 50 years

    Holley Hextall is thrilled to announce a momentous milestone: our 50th anniversary! For half a century, we have been dedicated to providing the finest quality of sandstone, limestone and a wide variety of stone in between, tailored to meet the diverse needs of our clients. A journey of quality and craftsmanship Since our founding in … Read more

    Natural Stone Maintenance: What Are the Best Practices?

    Maintaining natural stone

    Natural stone is the foundation of many landscape projects. Whether it’s a pathway, wall, or paving, natural stone forms the structure, guides the eyes, and makes a lasting statement. Considering its importance, understanding natural stone care and natural stone maintenance is crucial. There’s a common misconception that natural stone is difficult to maintain. And actually, … Read more

    50 Years: The MD’s Perspective on our journey

    From our humble beginnings in Wiltshire, starting as Holley Hextall & Associates, we’ve grown and thrived in the natural stone industry. Over the past five decades, we’ve proudly supplied private customers, landscapers, garden designers, country house architects, and commercial projects with the finest natural stone, earning accolades and building lasting relationships. A heartfelt thank you … Read more

    Selecting natural stone for your project

    Durable steps made from York Stone

    Whether you’re designing a Mediterranean inspired pool or enhancing the exterior aesthetics of your property with a stunning stone wall, the choice of natural stone plays a pivotal role in the success and longevity of your project.  However, with many options available ranging from soft limestone to hard sandstone, navigating the world of stone can … Read more

    Your creative and insight partner – the landscaper

    Landscapers come in numerous forms, from the self skilled and experienced to the qualified and creative. A good landscaper will provide massive insight and logic to what you are trying to achieve and give a realistic evaluation on all aspects of a project from the correct plants to use the seasonal change one can expect … Read more

    Good Prep – for a job well done

    Too often we see shortcuts being taken and a paving job coming unstuck, not straight away but 4-5 years later. Incorrect bedding of the stone, with poor drainage to lack of compaction, materials and jointing can all lead to an unsatisfactory result down the track. Often we also see the stone still looking in good … Read more

    An established garden overnight

    As we continuously watch houses being built in a matter of weeks and garden makeover programscompleting voluntary projects in days it really brings to one’s attention just how quickly things canget done with the correct motivation, like a deadline for a classic example. We often delay as we fretover the finances, the weather and all … Read more

    Using sealant – to seal or not to seal

    With certain applications they are a must, others a choice. Sealing without question will bothenhance your stone and provide longevity. Factors to consider include, obviously the stone type, theapplication or use and wear. Porous stone should definitely be sealed prior to being laid to minimisethe risk of damage from the grout, wet areas an impregnating … Read more

    Hardscape – Softscape

    An individual’s interpretation It really can be viewed as a game of two non-conflicting halves. There is the cost with stone and then the maintenance of more lawn area. A more permanent look with stone, a softer, more refreshing look with plantings and lawn area in the summer months.  Hardscape can be looked at from … Read more