Blue Slate Rockery

The Stone Zone's Blue Slate Rockery stones are ideal for those seeking larger stones and boulders to enhance their garden's aesthetics. These natural stones boast a stunning range of colours, from powdery blue and light grey to plum when dry, making them a favourite among landscapers and homeowners alike. Their versatile hues make them an excellent choice for modern gardens, particularly those with a darker colour palette.

In addition to the Blue Slate Rockery, we offer 20mm Blue Slate and 40mm Blue Slate. Combining these different sizes allows you to create visually appealing garden features that can serve as focal points in both your front and back gardens. When wet, the colours of the stones deepen and become glossier, enhancing the overall beauty of your garden.

The individual pieces of Blue Slate Rockery are approximately 250mm, though size variations are natural due to their organic origins. These stones are perfect for creating a striking, textured look in your garden, whether you use them to build rock gardens, line ponds, or create unique landscape features. Their natural charm and robustness ensure that they will be a lasting addition to your outdoor space.

Whether you're aiming for a contemporary design or a more traditional look, Blue Slate Rockery stones can help you achieve your vision. Their natural variations in colour and size add depth and interest to any garden setting, ensuring a unique and eye-catching result. Enhance your garden with these beautiful stones and enjoy a timeless, elegant landscape feature that will impress guests and provide a tranquil retreat for years to come.

How to Buy Blue Slate Rockery

Available Pack Sizes

1 Piece

Roughy 250mm (Size Varies)

This stone can be collected for free at one of our depots in Wimborne, Bournemouth or Dorchester, or these garden stones can be delivered nationally to anywhere in the UK.

Blue Slate Rockery for Your Garden

If you are considering adding Blue Slate Rockery to your garden and outdoor areas, we have some creative design ideas to inspire you. Due to the larger size of these stones, you won't need as many compared to using 20mm or 40mm stones, making Blue Slate Rockery a more economical option for creating stunning feature pieces.

One simple yet effective way to utilize these rocks is to place them artfully in the centre of your garden. This creates an attractive focal point without the need for elaborate arrangements. Complement the rockery with smaller pebbles and chippings to enhance the visual appeal. The natural variations in colour, from powdery blue to light grey and plum, will add depth and texture to your garden.

Another practical use for Blue Slate Rockery is as dividers within your garden. These stones offer a unique and affordable way to create natural boundaries. For instance, you can use them to separate your paved area from your turf, adding a stylish touch to your garden layout. Additionally, if your garden is sloped, the rockery can be used to create tiered sections, providing a visually appealing and structured look.

Blue Slate Rockery for Your Water Feature

The Blue Slate Rockery is suitable for gardens of all sizes, making it an excellent choice for both large and small outdoor spaces. In fact, incorporating rockery into smaller gardens can significantly enhance their aesthetic appeal. Water features are versatile additions to any garden, offering a variety of sizes and price points to suit different preferences and budgets.

Blue Slate Rockery can beautifully complement a rockery pool or other existing features in your garden. It's natural colours and textures add visual interest and charm to water features. Consider incorporating alternative water features such as ponds, water holes, or mini-waterfalls, all of which can be enhanced with Blue Slate Rockery to create captivating garden focal points.

If you opt for a pond, Blue Slate Rockery is a safe choice as it won't harm fish or other aquatic life. This makes it an ideal material for creating a serene and natural habitat within your garden. Whether you're enhancing an existing water feature or planning to create a new one, Blue Slate Rockery offers versatility and aesthetic appeal that will elevate your outdoor space.

How to Make a Garden Pond

Creating a garden pond is a manageable DIY project that even those with limited experience can undertake. Start by acquiring a small plastic pond from a local garden centre to get started. Begin by assessing your garden to determine the ideal location for the pond. Take your time with this step as the placement can impact the maintenance required. For instance, positioning the pond under a tree will necessitate regular removal of fallen leaves and debris.

Once you've chosen the location, decide whether you want the pond at ground level, requiring you to dig a hole precisely the size of the pond, or if you prefer it slightly elevated. If the latter, consider using sleepers to create a retaining wall.

With the technical aspects sorted, focus on the creative elements. Enhance the pond's aesthetic by using stones of varying sizes alongside Blue Slate Rockery to achieve a textured, professional appearance that integrates seamlessly into your garden. Additionally, incorporate aquatic plants to introduce natural elements and vibrant colours to your pond, enriching its visual appeal and ecological balance. This combination of practical setup and artistic design will ensure your garden pond becomes a harmonious and attractive feature in your outdoor space.

For more tips on How to Make a Garden Pond, Click Here. 

PLEASE NOTE: Due to our Decorative Stones being a naturally sourced product, there will always be some variation from batch to batch, especially in terms of colour. On occasion, your garden stones may be very dusty; we recommend hosing your new stones down to wash them and reveal their true colour.   

Buy With Confidence

• Our Blue Slate Rockery 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 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 also 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.