40-75mm Plum Slate Paddlestones

Acquired from the riverbeds of Scotland, our Plum Slate Paddlestones are a much loved natural garden stone with very vibrant colours; containing a range of deep purples and magentas. Our Plum Slate Paddlestones are a more rounded shape, which is a result of being worn down by water pressure, and also because they were tumbled in a quarry. 

These Scottish Paddlestones are recycled stones and are free of lime, making them safe to use. The sizes of these decorative stones are quite varied ranging between 40-75mm which gives you a good variety to work with and is perfect for using to create a garden or water features, and even garden borders. The bright maroon paddlestones are beautiful when they are dry but they look glossier and more vivid when they are wet and that results in your garden looking more appealing.

Our Plum Slate range includes Plum Slate 20mm; Plum Slate 40mm and Plum Slate Rockery.

40-75mm Plum Slate Features

• Suitable for garden borders and ponds
• Great for decorating walkways and raised plant beds
• Vivid purple coloured stones
• Fish friendly

Plum Slate Paddlestones for Your Garden

There are many ways in which you can implement the Plum Paddlestones that will instantly elevate your garden and make it seem more seamless with nature. A common design idea that has been trending is to use these paddlestones to create a rockery feature that will be the central point of your garden. Another great way to use these natural stones is to create a garden border with them, which will look beautiful when adorned with plants and flowers. Or to make things more adventurous you can create a dedicated area within your garden, commonly a round shape, and fill them with the paddlestones to create more dimension within your garden.

You don't need to buy many bags of Slate Paddlestones to make them go far, due to their large shape, you could get away with buying a couple of small bags to simply edge a pathway leading up to your home in either your front or back garden. Many people have added it to the front of their house as something colourful to look at when they arrive at their house.  

Plum Slate Paddlestones as a Water Feature

If you have a pond in your garden, adding the Plum Paddlestones will jazz and improve the area instantly and make it seem like a brand new feature, this is a cost-effective and easy way to redecorate certain areas in your garden. As we have mentioned before these stones are lime-free meaning that they are completely safe to put in your pond and they won't harm any of the fish and wildlife that may reside in the pond.

if you want to go for a more cottage-y look, consider creating a rockery waterfall within your garden; the best way to achieve a professional look would be to add Slate Rocks or Boulders and create a natural-looking water feature right in your garden, to take it a step further add a water pump that will ensure that you have water flowing constantly in your feature. The Plum Paddlestones will instantly brighten up your garden due to their beautiful colours, and because they will be in the water, they will be vibrant and glossy all the time.

How to Buy 40-75mm Plum Slate Paddlestones

20kg maxi bags 

850kg bulk bags

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.

If you'd like to purchase large quantities of 40-75mm Plum Slate Paddlestones, or you require a loose, tipped load, we can provide quotes per tonne. Please call 01202 874207 for any related queries. 

You can use our Stone Calculator to work out how much of this stone you need - simply enter the measurements of your garden, and the depth at which you want to lay the stone and it will work out how much you need!

How to Create a Garden Pond

There have recently been a growing number of people who wish to have a pond in their garden. There is a large variety of garden ponds you can have within your garden; for a more contemporary and sleek look, you can install one surrounded by some garden paving. Or for something more rustic and heavy on nature you could dedicate a small portion of your garden to the wildlife; a garden pond is perfect for this as animals are always attracted to bodies of water for drinking. If you want to create your own garden pond, read our how-to guide below for the best tips and tricks! 

1. Before you start creating your pond, you must first decide where it will be placed. If you are able to, we recommend you avoid areas covered by trees as that will lead to leaves falling into your pond that you will have to clean up. Additionally, we would also suggest that you choose an area that is fairly shaded as that will ensure the water temperature stays unaltered. 

2. Once you have decided where your pond will go, the second thing to decide is how big the pond will be, and where it would be acquired from. If you are thinking about keeping your pond on the surface level, you can get yourself a mini pond or a large waterproof container from your local garden centre. For a ground-level pond, you will need to place the container where you want and spray paint around it so you have the exact outline. On the other hand, if you want a raised/elevated pond, you have two options, One would be to Sleepers lined with geo-fabric or if you happen to have an old bathtub or thinking of replacing your current one, you can upcycle it for this project.

3. For a ground-level pond, dig out the desired area to the correct depth - this is where the spray paint will come in handy. You can use Scalpings to fill in any gaps after you've added your pond.

4. Once that is complete, you can finally start adding your water! For some extra oomph, you may want to consider buying a plug-in or solar-powered water pump to create a professional-looking water feature; and if you want to go the whole hog you can also add in a mini waterfall, which would be perfect as a garden feature

5. Now you can start doing the fun part, decoration time! To create a natural-looking pond that will go seamlessly with your garden, consider Plum Cobbles and Chippings alongside the Paddlestones to add more variety and texture to your pond. You can also purchase some aquatic plants that you can add in for more greenery.

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 actual colour.   

Buy With Confidence

• Our 40-75mm Paddlestone 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 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 vary 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.