40mm Plum Slate

The Stone Zone's 40mm Plum Slate are natural garden stones that make up one of our best-selling decorative stones range. All of our Slate stones and Paddlestones are quarried where they originate naturally; in North Wales.

In their dry, natural state the stones almost look dark, dusty pink, however, once they are wet, they truly live up to their popular 'plum' colour. They turn into a deep purple shade that will make any area of your garden attractive.

Welsh Slate stones differ from Pebbles and Chippings, not just because they are bigger in size but also because they are flatter and slightly more angular in shape. Due to their larger size, they are ideal for any type of garden feature; instantly brightening up and elevating the area. You can use these stones to decorate your fishpond as they are fish friendly and won't cause harm to the fish. However, these are unsuitable for driveways and paths due to their larger size and brittle nature.

40mm Plum Slate Features

• Locally-sourced garden stone
• Great for garden borders
• Fish-Friendly; suitable for ponds

40mm Plum Slate for Your Garden

Our 40mm Welsh Plum Slate is a great inclusion to any garden that needs a bit more colour and texture and to just add those important finishing touches. These garden stones will elevate your garden and add an extra special touch while still looking natural.

Because the Plum Slate stones are all roughly 40mm, they are a great option if you thinking of creating a decorative feature or garden border. A popular use of these stones are to border other garden features such as patio Paving or Turf Grass areas. We have many colours of Paving to choose from to create a modern garden, and our Turf Grass or Artificial Grass looks great against any colour of decorative stone!

If you are planning to decorate your front garden, the 40mm, Plum Slate stones are an excellent choice. There are many of us who don't want to spend the time or effort maintaining their garden and just want something low-key to make their garden seem more aesthetically pleasing. Due to this, if there is an area in your front garden that doesn't get any footfall and is only for visual appeal, you can get yourself some Weed Fabric, place the slate stones on top and that way you will have a clean and fresh looking feature at the front of your home.

40mm Plum Slate for a Garden Pond

If you happen to have a pond in your garden and just want to jazz it up a little, our 40mm Plum Slate is the perfect addition to make it seem like a brand-new feature. The purple natural stones are beautiful when wet and are therefore ideal for being featured around a pond, and as they will be damp due to the water, they will always look vibrant and glossy.

These stones are free of lime which makes them perfectly safe to place around wish and other wildlife. You can use the rockery to create a tiered/steps effect within the water feature, perfect if you want to make your garden seem like a fairy tale cottage garden. 

How to Buy 40mm Plum Slate

Available Pack Sizes

20kg maxi bags 

850kg bulk bags

20mm Plum Slate is also available here

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.

How to Create a Garden Pond 

Whether or not you want to design a contemporary, chic garden water feature that will be a focal point in your garden, or if you are looking to have a rustic, natural-looking pond that will be perfect for encouraging more wildlife visits to your garden, we have created a useful guide to create your own garden pond! It is a cost-effective and straightforward project and therefore suitable for anyone to try.

1. To begin with, you need to create a small blueprint of your garden and decide where you want the pond to go. Take a few things into consideration before you make your final decision on the placement; consider any surrounding trees - you don't want to have to constantly clear leaves from the pond so we would advise somewhere clear of trees or bushes. We think the ideal place for a pond would a shady area with a small amount of sunlight so the water doesn't get too warm and you won't have too much debris falling into it.

2. The 2nd step is to figure out how big or small you want your pond to be and where you are going to get it from. If you have decided upon a pond that will be on level ground then easy-to-find plastic ponds will do the job perfectly. The best thing for you to do would be to spray paint around your chosen vessel just so you have the exact size mapped out. However, if you are planning on creating an elevated pond, then we suggest using Sleepers that you can line with plastic.

3. For a ground-level pond, use a spade to dig out the exact area to the correct depth. You can use Scalpings that will enable you to fill up any gaps that may be left.

4. Now you are ready to add the water! Solar-powered water pumps are a popular option to create a more effective water feature, with constant flowing water. Everyone loves a water fountain.

5. Finally, take some time to decide what your pond area will look like. If you want your pond to look more natural and as if it's a part of the garden seamlessly, purchase larger Rockery stones with in addition to smaller stones like our Plum Slate. If you want to take it one step further then you can purchase some aquatic plants to add greenery to your pond to make it look even more natural.  

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 40mm Plum Slate 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 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 

A Delivery Service Tailored to You

Our top-rated delivery service is flexible and reliable 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.