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Stabilised sand is sand blended with cement for a firm, stable bed. Here is what 8:1 and 14:1 mean, when to use each, and what stabilised sand is used for.

Work out how much sand, soil, gravel or mulch your job needs with our coverage tables, densities and common depths. Get an exact tonnage on our calculator.

What aggregate to use behind retaining walls and in ag-drains, plus ag-pipe, geofabric and a coverage table. Delivered across Sydney. Call 1300 935 483.

Cold mix asphalt in small buckets for potholes and patches, plus larger loads by special order across Sydney and Penrith. Call 1300 935 483.

Which Boral Blue Circle cement do you need? Plain-English guide to GP, grey, white & off-white cements, Concrete Mix, Rapid Set, Sand & Cement, lime & clay.

Which soil mix for your garden? Veggie Blend, Native Mix, Organic Garden Mix, Planter Box Mix and Turf Underlay compared, and what each is for.

Which sand for your job? Compare washed river, kiln-dried, Newcastle, bricklaying, USGA and bedding sands — and what each is for.

Compare Cowra White & Gold pebbles, Nepean River pebbles and crushed white marble for Sydney gardens — which suits your design, and how it's delivered.

Compare hardwood chip, certified softfall playground (AS 4422) and eco garden mulch — plus decorative pine bark and white woodchip — and pick the right one for your garden or play area.

DGB20 road base explained — natural vs recycled vs cement-stabilised, which suits driveways, slabs and council jobs, and how it's sold and delivered.