Stone Zone Decorative Stone Guide
Over time, we’ve continued to expand our popular collection — and now, we’d love to take you through some of our best-loved options. From classic path gravel to vibrant chippings and striking slate, we have everything you need to create the perfect feature in your garden.
#1 Scottish Pebbles
Their stunning blend of warm, earthy tones — including mid-browns, brick reds, golds, and soft peach hues — creates a truly eye-catching effect. These colours become even more vibrant when the stones are wet, revealing a rich, deep palette that brings any outdoor space to life.
Popular Uses
- Garden feature
- Pond surrounds
- Front garden feature
This premium granite is naturally sea-worn and smoothly rounded, sourced straight from the Scottish Highlands. Its local origin makes it a more eco-friendly choice, as it hasn’t been imported from overseas. Plus, it’s fish-friendly — ideal for enhancing ponds and other water features.
These pebbles are available in many different sizes (including cobbles): 8-14mm, 14-20mm, 20-30mm, 30-50mm, 50-80mm and 80-120mm. The most popular sizes are 20-30mm and 30-50mm, which make a great addition to a water feature or pond.
#2 Plum Slate
Plum Slate is another one of our top-selling decorative stones, favoured by both homeowners and landscapers. Its rich, deep purple hue is a big part of its appeal. When dry, it shows a soft lilac tone, but once wet, it transforms into a striking dark grape shade — adding real depth and character to any outdoor space.
Popular Uses
- Garden borders around paving/turf
- Plant toppers
- Water features
This natural slate features a flat, angular shape with a rustic finish, giving it a beautifully authentic look. Quarried in North Wales, it’s an eco-friendlier option thanks to its shorter delivery distance. It’s also fish-friendly and lime-free, making it a safe and sustainable choice for ponds and water features. Plus, it's made from recycled materials — a win for both your garden and the environment.
Our slate range also comes in blue, green and black colours, which go through the same transformation process when wet. Two different sizes are available: 20mm and 40mm.
#3 Black Ice Chippings
With their premium appearance and striking mix of white, grey, and black tones, they add instant elegance to any space. While the colours deepen beautifully when wet, they’re equally eye-catching when dry, making them a versatile choice for all kinds of landscaping projects.
Popular Uses
- Pathways
- Garden borders around paving
- Front/back garden feature
Black Ice Chippings are a striking blend of angular basalt and marble, offering a bold mix of natural black and white tones. While these chippings are iron-free, they aren’t fish-friendly, so they’re not suitable for use in ponds. However, they’re perfect for creating a sleek rockery or eye-catching garden feature. Ideal for those who appreciate a minimalist, monochromatic aesthetic, Black Ice Chippings bring a modern edge to any outdoor space.
Also part of this family is Ice Blue Chippings, Polar Ice Chippings and Polar White Chippings. They are all available as 20mm chippings.
#4 Golden Gravel
Golden Gravel has been a long-standing best-seller — and for good reason. Affordable and versatile, it’s a great choice for those working within a budget. Its warm, eye-catching blend of gold, beige, grey, and white tones offers a more attractive alternative to standard shingle, making it perfect for driveways, paths, and garden borders.
Popular Uses
- Pathways and drives
- Garden borders around paving
- Plant toppers
Sourced from local shingle beaches, this natural stone even includes the occasional seashell, adding a unique coastal charm. Its local origin makes it an eco-friendly choice, and it's naturally fish-friendly — perfect for use in ponds and other water features.
Golden Gravel is available in two sizes: 10mm and 20mm, both are equally popular and cost the same in price.
#5 Cotswold Chippings
And last but not least — our ever-popular Cotswold Chippings! Loved for their versatility and soft, neutral tones, these chippings complement almost any garden style. Featuring warm shades of cream and beige that deepen slightly when wet, they’re perfect for creating clean, elegant borders. For a simple yet impactful design, pair them with greenery or succulents to instantly elevate your outdoor space with minimal effort.
Popular Uses
- Pathways and drives
- Garden borders around paving
- Plant toppers
This stone is angular chipping made of dolomitic limestone. This product isn't fish-friendly, so can't be used within ponds.
Cotswold Chippings are available in sizes: 10-20mm.
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