And the Scottish thistle is reputedly part of the Ensley family crest. So I am familiar with thistles! And have gotten poked many, many times while weeding my shrub borders.
Â£4,080. This represents a cost of Â£68 per square metre, which we consider to be a fair and reasonable price for a new 60 square metre Pattern Imprinted Concrete driveway in one colour and any pattern, and with no major complications.he costs of any steps, drainage and manhole covers would of course be in addition to this but the price should still be below Â£4,500 including V.A.T. (All prices for materials used in this example were correct at 20th January 2011 and prices for larger areas will generally be charged at a lower rate per square metre).
It can be stamped to look like inlaid stone, tile or even solid marble, and it can be tinted to complement a house in almost any color. Decorative touches such as these will drive up the price of a concrete driveway, with costs ranging between $8 and $18 per square foot. Brick or stone borders are another accessory option, which add an average cost of $6 to $15 per linear foot to the total cost. Homeowners who live in colder climates have the option of embedding heated coils to help melt ice and snow. These may cost between $10 and $20 per square foot, depending on the heating system. Additionally, a protective sealant should in many cases be applied to the surface of a finished driveway. Some contractors include this sealing in their bid while others offer it as an additional option.