When decorating with garden pebbles and stones you need to consider which garden pebbles and stones suit the job the best. While you are looking for the most attractive garden pebbles and stones there are also other things to consider too. How long would you like your garden pebbles and stones to last? Beach Pebbles will last a lot longer than slate and sandstone because beach pebbles have been washing up and down against other pebbles for a long long time and in comparison sitting in your garden is a pretty cushty lifestyle. On the other hand slate and sandstone have been snug with their neighbours for hundreds of years, and they have been blasted and smashed into a new existence, with new surfaces exposed to the elements. While appearance is very important when choosing your garden pebbles and stones, think about how they will look in 5-10 years, and choose the most appropriate type of garden pebbles and stones for your property.