At Jackson you can choose from a wide selection of paving and walling, as well as fencing and hard landscaping products, all carefully displayed. From squares to hexagons, from stone circles to slabs, in a fantastic array of colours and finishes - you are bound to be spoilt for choice. Cobblestones, water features, sheds, and a host of different designs of fences are all available.

A new patio or driveway is a long term investment and will provide many years of service and enjoyment, so you need to choose the best materials you can afford. Remember that paving, walling and driveway materials could represent just a small percentage of the overall cost, especially if you are employing a builder or a landscape gardener.

However, you need to plan for the practical needs of your family. Build a play area, a barbecue, or a raised planter. Add interest with attractive features, such as steps, pathways, or even a raised pond. Consider the style of your property and try to select paving, walling and driveway materials which will best complement the external brickwork or stone masonry - often a contrasting shade rather than an exact match works better. Choose materials which reflect the scale of the scheme - for example, Bradstone Rustic Brick or Corinium Sett paving for a small courtyard, or Old Town flagstones for a large, dramatic terrace.

Why not use edgings, mowing strips or block paviours to edge paved areas and soften large expanses of paving with creative planting schemes? If your patio is an unusual shape, why not choose a paving range which offers a variety of different sized slabs, to minimise cutting?

Remember that, even if you decide to move house, a well planned patio or driveway built with quality materials will enhance your home and increase its sales potential.

The right choice of paving can help transform your garden into the outdoor room you have always dreamed of. If relaxation and entertaining is your priority, extend your dining room into the garden with an elegant terrace. A courtyard garden can easily be transformed into a real living room.

Whatever your family lifestyle or budget, there is a Bradstone garden product to suit your home and your garden.

An important point to consider is that the overall appearance of your property can be dramatically improved with the addition of a new block paved driveway or paved patio area. This can be achieved for a similar investment to a quality fitted kitchen, for example. There are a whole host of different products available from Jacksons to transform your home and your garden.