Garden & Outdoor

Whether looking for traditional pea gravel for water features, muted grey gravel for professional driveways, or much more, we supply decorative gravel to landscape companies across the UK. With an extensive range of options available, including bulk bags for convenient delivery, we are your go-to source for exceptional materials that will bring your client’s outdoor […]

A reliable supply of nutrient-rich soil and compost is essential for crafting stunning, healthy, and sustainable landscapes. Offering a full range of outdoor materials for sale, with bulk deliveries for professional landscapers across the UK, Building Materials Nationwide offer a truly comprehensive service. Our dedicated team caters to industry professionals in a wide variety of […]

Professional landscapers utilise soil and compost as key elements within their repertoire. Striking a balance between cost-effectiveness and high quality is crucial to achieve continued success. When the cost of indispensable materials such as soil and compost starts to climb, you might find yourself struggling to maintain profitability or quality. With Building Materials Nationwide, you […]

As suppliers and consumers of soil, we understand its value in the ecosystem and the significant role it plays in agriculture. Yet, there is growing concern within the UK and globally that we are steadily running out of good-quality topsoil. In this guide, we’ll delve into this pressing issue, its implications for our future, and […]

Every thriving garden or outdoor space is built upon a bed of fertile, healthy soil. But sometimes, despite the best efforts of professionals, the soil can pose challenges that affect the overall health and beauty of the landscape. From poor plant growth to soil erosion and compaction, these issues can hinder a project’s progress and […]

With every step you take, you’re likely stepping onto a complex world of life and scientific wonder. Soil and its trusty partner in nutrient recycling, compost, form a fundamental element of our global ecosystem and are packed full of more life than you could ever imagine.  Here are 20 of our favourite facts from the […]

At Building Materials Nationwide, we know that thriving outdoor spaces hinge on the availability of premium, nutrient-rich soil and compost, which is why we’re so committed to providing a diverse range of superior soils and composts, precisely when you need them.  We offer a complete service for professionals, with a comprehensive range of soil and […]

With a variety of methods available, each with its unique characteristics and benefits, understanding soil enrichment can be both a science and an art. In this guide, we delve deep into the diverse techniques of soil enrichment, to equip you with the knowledge to enrich your soil efficiently, cost-effectively and sustainably. Contents Why Should I […]

Gardening and landscaping projects can require a substantial amount of soil and compost, and it’s crucial to have the exact volume ready on-site before you start work. Should you lack the necessary levels, this can cause delays, costing you time and damaging your professional reputation. Building Materials Nationwide offers a fantastic service for professionals across […]