From Depot To Garden: Expert Advice You Can Trust

If you are searching for a trustworthy team to help you on your garden and landscaping journey, then look no further than Stone Zone. We have 4 depots scattered throughout the Dorset area, filled with beautiful displays of paving, decking, decorative stones and more. 

A manager and customer advisors man each of our depots so, you will always have someone to help you every step of the way. Keep reading to learn all about our depots and visit us to start creating your dream garden!

The Depots

Ferndown

Team: Heather (manager) and Shaun 

Location: Unit 4, 13 Cobham Road, Ferndown Industrial Estate, Ferndown, Dorset, BH21 7PE

Directions:

  • If you are coming from the traffic lights, you will notice Carpet Barn
  • Turn left immediately after at the Stone Zone & Dorset Soils signage.
  • If you are coming from the A31, Carpet Barn will be on your right
  • The depot will be located just before the Carpet Barn, so veer right at the turning.
  • Google Maps Directions HERE.

Opening Hours: 

Mon-Fri:  7am - 5pm; Sat:  8am - 1pm; Sun:  Closed

Click HERE for more information.

Bournemouth

Team: Luke (manager), Lauren and Harry

Location: Unit A, Robert Rose House, Elliott Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 8JS

Directions: 

  • From the Ringwood Road roundabout, take the exit so you have Lidl on your right (Poole Lane).
  • Go down Poole Lane until you see Turbary Avenue on your second right turn.
  • Follow this road until you see Elliott Road on the first right turn. 
  • Drive to the end of Elliott Road and turn left.
  • You will see The Stone Zone immediately in front of you.
  • Customers can park along the road or turn into our small car park on the right.
  • Google Maps Directions HERE.

Opening Hours: 

Mon-Fri:  7am - 5pm; Sat:  8am - 1pm; Sun:  Closed

Click HERE for more information.

Dorchester

Team: Dave Robers (manager)

Location: Dorchester Depot, c/o Dobbies Garden Centre, 24 Wareham Rd, Owermoigne, Dorchester, DT2 8BY

Directions:

  • Along the A352 (Wareham Road), locate Owermoigne, which is halfway between the Warmwell Cross Roundabout and The Red Lion Hotel. 
  • Just passed the Owermoigne Service Station (on your left), follow the bend around and take the next right turn.
  • Dobbies Garden Centre will be on your left.
  • The Stone Zone is straight ahead; ample parking is available.
  • Google Maps Directions HERE.

Opening Hours:

Mon-Fri: 8am - 4:30pm; Sat: 9am - 4pm; Sun: CLOSED

Click HERE for more information.

Christchurch

Team: Charlie (manager) and Drew

Location: Unit 8 Christchurch Trade Park, 143-147 Somerford Rd, Christchurch, BH23 3PY

Directions:

  • Turn left onto Avon Causeway
  • Slight right to stay on Avon Causeway
  • Turn right onto Ringwood Rd/B3347
  • Turn right to stay on B3347
  • Slight left onto Salisbury Rd/B3347
  • At Purewell Cross Roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Purewell Cross Rd/B3059
  • At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Somerford Rd/B3059
  • Drive to your destination
  • Google Maps Directions HERE.

Opening Hours:

Mon: Closed; Tues-Sat: 9am - 6pm; Sun: 10am - 4pm

Click HERE for more information.

Why Visit our Depots?

Displays

At each of our depots, we pride ourselves on offering a truly hands-on experience with our extensive range of products. Whether you’re planning a garden makeover or a complete outdoor transformation, seeing the materials in person can make all the difference.

Our depots feature a vast selection of Porcelain and natural Indian paving slabs. Being able to view them on display allows you to appreciate the full range of colours, textures, and finishes. You can even request to see the slabs wet, giving you a realistic sense of how the colours shift and deepen under different conditions—something that’s impossible to capture in photos alone.

But it’s not just paving we showcase. Our decorative stones are also on full display, allowing you to inspect their natural beauty, size, and colour variations up close. From fine gravel to larger garden stones, seeing them in person helps you make confident choices for your landscaping projects.

Visiting a depot isn’t just about browsing—it’s about experiencing your garden possibilities firsthand, ensuring you choose the perfect materials to bring your outdoor vision to life.

Friendly, expert staff

Planning a garden or landscaping project can be exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming with so many options to choose from. That’s where our expert Sales Advisors at Stone Zone come in. Whether you’re unsure about a product, need advice on design, or want guidance on the best materials for your outdoor space, our team is here to help every step of the way.

All of our Sales Advisors are highly knowledgeable in gardening, landscaping, and outdoor design, meaning they can provide tailored recommendations based on your vision, budget, and practical needs. From choosing the perfect paving slabs or decorative stones to selecting turf, edging, and accessories, they can guide you to create a beautiful, functional, and sustainable outdoor space.

What sets our advisors apart is their ability to combine practical expertise with creative inspiration. They can help you visualise your garden layout, suggest colour and texture combinations, and offer tips to make your space both stunning and easy to maintain. With their support, even complex landscaping projects feel manageable—and enjoyable!

Visiting Stone Zone isn’t just a shopping trip—it’s an opportunity to gain insights, explore ideas, and get professional guidance that ensures your garden turns out exactly how you’ve imagined it.

What is Available at the Depots?

Paving

Upgrade your garden with premium paving solutions from Stone Zone, where quality, style, and durability come together to transform your outdoor space. Whether you’re looking to create a stylish patio, elegant pathway, durable walkway, inviting terrace, or a complete garden makeover, our extensive range of paving options has you covered.

Our collection includes porcelain paving slabs, prized for their sleek finishes, low maintenance, and modern aesthetic, as well as natural stone paving, celebrated for its timeless beauty, unique textures, and long-lasting resilience. Each material offers endless design possibilities, allowing you to mix and match colours, shapes, and textures to achieve a truly bespoke outdoor look.

With our expert guidance and high-quality products, you can confidently design and execute garden transformations of any scale—from small courtyard patios to expansive terraces and full landscaping projects. A Stone Zone garden is more than just outdoor space; it’s a lasting expression of style, comfort, and craftsmanship.

Browse online HERE.

Decking

If you’re considering adding decking to your garden, our best-selling Wessex Verde composite decking range is the perfect choice for a stylish, durable, and low-maintenance solution. Unlike traditional timber, composite decking is made from a blend of natural wood fibres and recycled materials, giving it the authentic look of wood while resisting warping, splintering, and fading over time.

The Wessex Verde range is designed to create visually stunning outdoor spaces, whether you’re planning a compact patio, a spacious terrace, or a multi-level garden deck. Its smooth, consistent finish and range of natural colours allow you to complement any garden design, from modern minimalistic layouts to more traditional settings.

Browse online HERE.

Decorative Stones

As one of the UK’s leading decorative aggregate suppliers, Stone Zone offers an impressive selection of over 60 different stone ranges, carefully curated to suit every garden style, landscape design, and budget. Whether you’re looking for fine gravel for pathways, bold stones for striking garden features, or natural aggregates for functional landscaping projects, we have the perfect solution to bring your outdoor vision to life.

We pride ourselves not only on the variety and quality of our products but also on providing great value. Our decorative stones are competitively priced, and with our local price match promise, you can shop with confidence. If you find the same product for less elsewhere, simply speak with our friendly team, and we’ll do our best to match the price—making it easier than ever to get the garden materials you want without compromising on quality.

Browse online HERE.

Landscaping Accessories

Here at Stone Zone, we take pride in being able to stock and provide everything you may need to create your dream garden. With that in mind, please be aware that we stock everything from Weed membranes to paving grout and garden Edging. We aim to ensure that you are able to get all your garden and landscaping supplies without any hassle and fuss.

Browse online HERE for Accessories, HERE for weed membranes and HERE for Edging.

Soils, Mulches and Aggregates

With Spring fast approaching, now is the perfect time to get your garden ready for the growing season. That’s why we’re shining a spotlight on our popular Wessex® range of soils, composts, and mulches—expertly formulated to improve soil health, boost plant growth, and help create a lush, thriving garden from the ground up.

Alongside this, we stock an extensive selection of landscaping aggregates, from decorative stones to essential sub-base materials. Whether you’re refreshing a few borders or tackling a full garden transformation, you’ll find everything you need in one place to bring your outdoor plans to life with confidence.

Browse online HERE for Soils and Mulches and HERE for Aggregates.

Turf

Artificial grass is on the rise, but nothing matches the beauty of real turf. Wessex Garden Turf delivers lush, vibrant greenery while supporting wildlife and an eco-friendly garden.

Our new plastic-free turf is sustainable, durable, and perfect for any outdoor space—whether you’re refreshing your lawn or starting fresh. Enjoy a healthy, green garden all year round!

Browse online HERE.