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When it comes to selecting the perfect stone for your outdoor spaces, the material you choose is crucial. Among the many options available, Better Exteriors’ imported Graphite Bluestone stands out as a superior choice.

The quarrying and manufacturing of natural stone isn’t always kind to the environment, with valuable resources stripped away from the earth, not to mention the damage it can cause to surrounding ecosystems.

You might think green landscaping and hardscaping simply refers to the laying of turf or the planting of trees, but it’s much more than that. Rather, it revolves around the creation of more sustainable spaces that make use of organic materials while providing benefits for the environment.

If you’re looking to completely change the appearance of your outdoor areas, landscape design is an important step in the process. A professional landscape designer will be able to work closely with you to understand your goals and achieve an outcome that suits your space and your preferences.

There are many aesthetic and practical benefits to using pavers for driveways, pathways, back and front yard, patios and more. These benefits include adding appeal and value to your home, having a huge range of options, knowing they’ll withstand the elements and stand the test of time, and finding them easy to maintain.

Quarrying and manufacturing processes have taken a heavy toll on the environment, consuming the Earth’s finite resources and causing extensive damage to the ecosystem. As the consequences of these actions become more noticeable, the demand for natural stone and the need to supply it in a socially and environmentally responsible manner has become more important than ever.

Green landscaping and hardscaping is about more than just planting trees or having a green turf. It’s about designing and creating sustainable spaces that use organic materials, nurture wildlife, reduce pollution, conserve resources, and provide other environmental benefits.

One of the easiest ways to improve your outdoor area is with landscape designing, helping to create a space that looks great while also being highly functional. If you’ve been considering landscaping for your own property, read on to learn about three great benefits you can enjoy.

At Better Exteriors, we’re proud to bring our customers a new bluestone – we call it “Victoria Blue”. We keep in stock the sawn finish, but honed, waterjet, sandblasted and brushed finishes can be provided as a custom order.

At Better Exteriors, we find there are certain types of paving that keep flying off the shelves day after day, and there’s a reason for that – it’s because these kinds of paving are classics, suitable for a wide range of designs and projects.

Whether you’re looking to pave a driveway, front or back yard, your choice of paver can make a big difference to the end result. Pavers in Melbourne are available in a wide assortment of different types and materials, making it important to give your choice careful consideration.

If you’re in the process of building a new pool or renovating an existing one, it’s important to think carefully about the pool coping you choose. Pool coping refers to the material that surrounds the edge of the pool, and it can be a large contributor to the look and style of your pool area.

When it comes to cladding, natural stone is a popular choice – and for good reason. Not only does natural stone have a unique look, but its rugged and solid appearance is also perfect for adding a natural architectural element to any property.

Stain-Proof 40 SK Consolidator & Water Repellent is designed for natural stones from sedimentary rock in a salt water environment. A salt water environment is around a salt water pool, and anywhere within a 5 km radius of the ocean.

Every year, more and more people are choosing to landscape their balconies and rooftop areas to expand their available usable living space. With so many new apartments popping up, it’s essential to make the most of these outdoor spaces in any way possible.

For quite some years now there has been a strong movement towards the use of grey colour toned pavers by landscape designers and key specifiers. The colour is extremely complimentary to the green tones of soft landscaping around it and helps lend an overall relaxed feel to the finished landscape.

Italian Porphyry Pavers – Bringing European Style to Australian Homes Remember that paved area you had in the backyard when you were growing up, how drab and boring it looked? If you’re planning to create a paved entertaining area in your own backyard, don’t repeat the mistakes of those who came before you. Better Exteriors…

SPASA Awards of Excellence 2016 Each year, the Swimming Pool & Spa Association of Australia (SPASA) showcases excellence in the swimming pool and spa industry at their annual Awards of Excellence Gala Dinner. This year, the event was held at the Regent Theatre’s Plaza Ballroom, with the prestigious awards covering a range of categories from

NEW BETTER EXTERIORS BURWOOD DISPLAY CENTRE We’re delighted to announce the exciting news of Better Exteriors’ move to a bigger indoor selection centre after more than 15 brilliant years at Whitehorse Road, Balwyn. Our new home in Burwood features a newly refurbished and contemporary internal open plan display, a warehouse area, and an upstairs office

Choosing the Right Grout Colour for Glass Mosaic Pool Tiles When it comes to grouting glass mosaic pool tiles, it’s crucial to choose a suitable grout colour to ensure the final result complements your pool or spa. While many believe that blue grout is best suited to blue mosaic tiles, and green grout is best

Glass Mosaic Pool Tile Mounting Issues Glass mosaic tiles add an almost other-worldly beauty to pools, and furthermore the glass doesn’t absorb other substances – a plus when it comes to withstanding the chemicals or algae that can mar many finishes, but a challenge to those trying to adhere the tile to the shell. For

Selecting the Best Pavers for Your Next Landscaping Project There’s currently a wide range of pavers available in Australia, many of which are ideal for use in landscaping projects for private and commercial properties. However, it can be difficult to decide which type is best for your specific needs. At Better Exteriors, because we understand

Balcony and Rooftop Landscaping With the growing trend towards inner – city living, more people are moving out of the suburbs and into apartments and town houses. This has seen a huge shift in the landscaping industry; instead of courtyards and patios, many landscapers are now working on balconies and rooftop gardens. Designing balconies and…

How to Ensure Your Tiles and Pavers Last Now that you’ve completed your paving project, you can sit back and admire the beautiful landscape you’ve put together. To keep it looking as great as it does now, you’ll have to do just a little maintenance work; the effort will pay off through your paving retaining…

The Benefits of Landscaping as a Form of Financial Investment It’s been well established that landscaping a property can lead to a higher return on investment, making it the perfect way to boost property value while improving appearance and functionality of outdoor areas. With the correct design, budget and construction, as well as a good…