Not only is concrete functional and long lasting, which can make a dramatic difference in landscaping designs, it will enhance property values. As well as the more traditional look, concrete can have the decorative appearance, feel, and colour of brick, tile, slate, or stone.

There is an enormous variety of shapes, sizes, colours, and textures now available, with all the major concrete paving manufacturers having their own versions of the standard rectangular block and also special shaped, "Antique" looking, or textured blocks.

The colour of concrete blocks is achieved by the use of concrete dyes, usually some form of metallic oxides. Cheaper blocks are usually coloured by cheaper, inferior dyes so this is a major factor to consider when choosing your design features.

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