Black Basalt for Your Garden

Black Basalt Chippings are a sophisticated and versatile choice for modern garden designs. Their natural grey tones beautifully complement contemporary properties, particularly those featuring grey accents in their interior or exterior décor. When wet, these stones deepen into a striking jet black, adding bold contrast and timeless appeal to any landscape.

A popular use for Black Basalt Chippings is as a sleek garden border, elegantly defining pathways or wrapping around a home’s exterior. They also create a striking contrast when placed around patios, fences, or water features, enhancing texture and visual depth in your outdoor space.

With their ability to harmonize effortlessly with various design elements, Black Basalt Chippings provide a polished, cohesive look—perfect for achieving a modern, refined garden aesthetic.

Black Basalt for a Pond or Water Feature

To truly appreciate the rich, deep black tones of Black Basalt Chippings, view them when wet—this striking transformation makes them an excellent choice for water features, both natural and modern. Whether used around cascading waterfalls, sleek fountains, or reflective ponds, these chippings add a touch of sophistication and depth to any outdoor space.

A growing trend among garden enthusiasts is incorporating small, contained ponds to attract wildlife. Black Basalt Chippings are perfect for edging these ponds or even lining their interiors. Their natural, non-toxic composition ensures they are safe for aquatic life, allowing you to create a stunning water feature that enhances both beauty and biodiversity in your garden.

How to Lay Black Basalt Chippings in Your Garden

If you're a seasoned DIY enthusiast or gardener, incorporating Black Basalt Chippings into your outdoor space is a straightforward and budget-friendly project. As a trusted supplier of decorative stones, we offer all the materials and tools needed for a seamless installation. Follow our guide below for expert tips on using Black Basalt to enhance your garden.

For pathways, driveways, or any high-traffic areas, begin by laying a solid foundation with Limestone Type 1 (MOT Type 1). Apply a 40mm graded limestone base at a depth of approximately 50mm to ensure stability and longevity.

For purely decorative features like garden borders, a base layer is optional but recommended for long-term durability.

Before purchasing, accurately measure the area you plan to cover with Black Basalt Chippings to ensure you get the right amount of material.

To keep your garden feature looking pristine, lay Weed Fabric beneath the chippings. This prevents weed growth while allowing water drainage, ensuring a low-maintenance and tidy finish. We offer weed fabric in various sizes to suit your project needs.

Black Basalt requires minimal upkeep—just an occasional top-up to maintain depth and a quick rinse with water to refresh its deep black tones.

As a naturally quarried product, slight variations in color may occur between batches.

Upon delivery, stones may have a light dust coating from transport. Simply hose them down to reveal their true, rich black hues.

By following these simple steps, you'll create a durable, stylish, and low-maintenance garden feature that enhances your outdoor space for years to come.

Buy With Confidence

• Our Black Basalt can be purchased in 20kg maxi bags or bulk bags that weigh approx. 850kg
• Not sure how much you need? Use our quantity calculator and enter your garden width and length to find out how many maxi bags/bulk bags you need! 
• Please select the bag size you'd like to buy and add it to your basket 
• Our aggregates will either arrive on a HIAB lorry that can be used to lift the stone onto your garden, or it will arrive on a pallet for kerbside delivery; depending on your address
• You can choose a free collection from one of our Depots or fuss-free, home delivery.

A Service You Can Rely On

• Our reliable service offers prompt delivery to any area in the UK
• Stone Zone is a family-run business that has been well-established since 1998
• Our efficient customer advisors can help you with your purchase
• We pride ourselves on offering a range of affordable garden supplies 

Sample stones are available in-store, please ask a customer advisor. 

A Delivery Service Tailored to You

Our top-rated delivery service is reliable and flexible to suit you, however, it can cary depending on where you live. Click here for more information on our delivery service and if your postcode is classed as 'local' or 'national.'

Any questions? Use our live chat to speak to an advisor, alternatively, you can fill out an enquiry form or call us on 01202 874207.