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			'description' => '<p dir="ltr"><span>Slate is a fine-grained, foliated, homogenous metamorphic rock. This is created from a Shale or Mudstone sedimentary rock. This sedimentary material forms a shale which is typically composed of clay, volcanic ash, quartz and mica, with a small percentage of other minerals.&#160;</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><strong>Colour variations&#160;</strong></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>The colour of slate is determined by the amount and type of iron and organic material present in the rock. Various shades of grey, blue, plum and green can be found in North Wales. Due to the natural variations of this material, the veins of colour often run very close together or even intertwine. This impacts the colour when quarrying, as the slate can be a mix of colours.&#160;</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><strong>History of the slate industry&#160;</strong></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>The slate industry in Wales began during the Roman period when slate was used to roof the fort at Segontium. The industry grew at a steady rate until the 18th Century and then increased rapidly until the 19th Century. The two largest slate quarries in the world are based in Wales; Penrhyn and Dinorwig.&#160;</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>The slate quarried in North Wales is from Ordovician times and is between 435 and 500 years old. The working methods have changed considerably over the years; early workings tended to be in surface pits, but as the work progressed downwards, it became necessary to work underground. This was often accompanied by the driving of one or more adits to gain direct access to a level.&#160;</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Chambers were usually driven from the bottom, by means of a "roofing shaft", and this was then continued across the width of the chamber. Slate was freed from the rock face by blasting in shot holes hammered into the rock. Slate would be recovered from the chamber in the form of a large slab, and this was taken by truck to the mill where it would be split and cut into the standard-sized roofing slates. The offcuts were then used for slate chippings.&#160;</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Current work methods are less physical; our slate chippings sold at Decorative Aggregates are a by-product from roofing tiles and dimensional slate production. The recycled slate from these productions has been piled and previously thought of as waste material. The slate waste is taken to be crushed and graded to form </span><a target="_blank" href="../../../category/slate-chippings"><span>slate chippings</span></a><span> in a mulch, at sizes 20mm, 40mm and 50-100mm. Our paddle stones and Snowdonia Polished Slate go through a tumbler to smooth the edges and create their signature polished look.</span></p>
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			<p dir="ltr"><span>Slate is a fine-grained, foliated, homogenous metamorphic rock. This is created from a Shale or Mudstone sedimentary rock. This sedimentary material forms a shale which is typically composed of clay, volcanic ash, quartz and mica, with a small percentage of other minerals.&#160;</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><strong>Colour variations&#160;</strong></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>The colour of slate is determined by the amount and type of iron and organic material present in the rock. Various shades of grey, blue, plum and green can be found in North Wales. Due to the natural variations of this material, the veins of colour often run very close together or even intertwine. This impacts the colour when quarrying, as the slate can be a mix of colours.&#160;</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><strong>History of the slate industry&#160;</strong></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>The slate industry in Wales began during the Roman period when slate was used to roof the fort at Segontium. The industry grew at a steady rate until the 18th Century and then increased rapidly until the 19th Century. The two largest slate quarries in the world are based in Wales; Penrhyn and Dinorwig.&#160;</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>The slate quarried in North Wales is from Ordovician times and is between 435 and 500 years old. The working methods have changed considerably over the years; early workings tended to be in surface pits, but as the work progressed downwards, it became necessary to work underground. This was often accompanied by the driving of one or more adits to gain direct access to a level.&#160;</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Chambers were usually driven from the bottom, by means of a "roofing shaft", and this was then continued across the width of the chamber. Slate was freed from the rock face by blasting in shot holes hammered into the rock. Slate would be recovered from the chamber in the form of a large slab, and this was taken by truck to the mill where it would be split and cut into the standard-sized roofing slates. The offcuts were then used for slate chippings.&#160;</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Current work methods are less physical; our slate chippings sold at Decorative Aggregates are a by-product from roofing tiles and dimensional slate production. The recycled slate from these productions has been piled and previously thought of as waste material. The slate waste is taken to be crushed and graded to form </span><a target="_blank" href="../../../category/slate-chippings"><span>slate chippings</span></a><span> in a mulch, at sizes 20mm, 40mm and 50-100mm. Our paddle stones and Snowdonia Polished Slate go through a tumbler to smooth the edges and create their signature polished look.</span></p>
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<h2>Blue Slate Chippings&#160;</h2>
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<p><em><span class=" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz80zsz83zz65zz88zwhdz65zz86zpcz74z5k0z90zz65zz75z7uz81zh7vz84zz90zz74zz67zdu">Please note - The 40mm plum slate may have blue and grey pieces intermingled. It is this stunning variation that makes plum slate so unique and popular with our customers.&#160;</span></em></p>
<p><strong><span class=" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz80zsz83zz65zz88zwhdz65zz86zpcz74z5k0z90zz65zz75z7uz81zh7vz84zz90zz74zz67zdu">Shape:</span></strong><span class=" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz80zsz83zz65zz88zwhdz65zz86zpcz74z5k0z90zz65zz75z7uz81zh7vz84zz90zz74zz67zdu">&#160;Flat, angular</span><span class=" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz80zsz83zz65zz88zwhdz65zz86zpcz74z5k0z90zz65zz75z7uz81zh7vz84zz90zz74zz67zdu"></span></p>
<p><strong><span class=" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz80zsz83zz65zz88zwhdz65zz86zpcz74z5k0z90zz65zz75z7uz81zh7vz84zz90zz74zz67zdu">Size:&#160;</span></strong><span class=" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz80zsz83zz65zz88zwhdz65zz86zpcz74z5k0z90zz65zz75z7uz81zh7vz84zz90zz74zz67zdu">40mm (as a natural product, the size of chippings may vary between 15mm-50mm.)</span></p>
<p><strong><span class=" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz80zsz83zz65zz88zwhdz65zz86zpcz74z5k0z90zz65zz75z7uz81zh7vz84zz90zz74zz67zdu">Depth Laid:</span></strong><span class=" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz80zsz83zz65zz88zwhdz65zz86zpcz74z5k0z90zz65zz75z7uz81zh7vz84zz90zz74zz67zdu">&#160;5-6cm</span><span class=" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz80zsz83zz65zz88zwhdz65zz86zpcz74z5k0z90zz65zz75z7uz81zh7vz84zz90zz74zz67zdu"></span></p>
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<h2 dir="ltr">Graphite Grey Slate inspiration</h2>
<p dir="ltr">Add some contrast by ordering some <a href="../../../product/welsh-quartz-granite-boulders-150-400mm">Welsh Quartz Granite Boulders</a><a target="_blank" href="../../../product/absolute-white-boulders">&#160;</a>or some <a target="_blank" href="../../../category/boulders-rockery-stone">Rockery Stones</a> to add texture. You can find these in our &#8216;Pick n Mix&#8217; section when you come to the checkout.</p>
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<li><span><strong>Water Features</strong> - </span><span>Using boulders in a water feature is an easy way to instantly add a magical designer touch. You can be as imaginative as you&#8217;d like - why not arrange two boulders to create a miniature valley&#160;for directing the&#160;flow of a stream or place individual stones on the water&#160;for a ripple effect? There are so many options!<br /><br /></span></li>
<li><span><strong>General Landscaping</strong> - </span><span>Boulders can be placed in a variety of different ways including single focal points or grouped clusters and can be as simple or as intricately arranged as you please. Perhaps you&#8217;re after a boulder feature in a seating area, a border to create sectioning, or as obstacles for a children&#8217;s play area - the options are limitless. For stability, we advise burying around &#188; of the boulder&#8217;s height with the heavy side facing down.<br /><br /></span></li>
<li><span><strong>Slate Walling</strong> -</span><span><a target="_blank" href="../../../product/slate-walling"><strong> Slate Walling</strong></a> is durable and simple to maintain and slate wall stones are specially handpicked for creating retaining walls, barbeques or stylish pond borders.</span></li>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>There is an incredible difference between rockery and boulders. Boulders are generally larger than slate rockery and there is a remarkable difference in colour, shape and texture.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span><strong><a target="_blank" href="../../../category/boulders">Welsh Quartz and Granite Boulders</a></strong>&#160;are angular and rugged and feature tones of dark and medium greys with hints of brown and pink. The gentle tones will make an immediate impression in traditional English gardens but look just as beautiful in contemporary themes.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span><strong><a target="_blank" href="../../../product/graphite-grey-slate-rockery">Graphite Grey Slate Rockery</a></strong>&#160;</span><span>is a striking grey and sometimes features a natural stream of gorgeous gold running through them, and the gorgeous grey tones of our&#160;<strong><a target="_blank" href="../../../product/slate-walling">Slate Walling</a></strong> gives a lovely natural finish that is far more appealing than any concrete block or manufactured walling.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>Boulders are available in three different sizes:&#160;<strong><a target="_blank" href="../../../product/welsh-quartz-granite-boulders-150-400mm">150-400mm</a> </strong>(approx 30-50 per crate),<strong>&#160;<a target="_blank" href="../../../product/welsh-quartz-granite-boulders-400-600mm">400-600mm</a></strong> (3 or 6 per pallet) and&#160;<a target="_blank" href="../../../product/welsh-quartz-granite-boulder"><strong>700-1200mm</strong></a>.&#160;</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Our larger 700-1200mm single boulders are delivered on individual recycled pallets and due to their size they may require a mechanical lift to move into place.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Rockery&#160;is delivered in wire cages of approximately 50-70 pieces for&#160;<strong><a target="_blank" href="../../../product/graphite-grey-slate-rockery">Graphite Grey Slate Rockery&#160;250-400mm</a></strong></span><span>&#160;or 50-75 pieces for&#160;<strong><a target="_blank" href="../../../product/multicoloured-rustic-slate-rockery">Multicoloured Rustic Slate Rockery</a></strong></span><strong><a target="_blank" href="../../../product/multicoloured-rustic-slate-rockery">&#160;300-700mm</a></strong><span>. Each crate of grey&#160;<strong><a target="_blank" href="../../../product/slate-walling">Slate Walling</a></strong> contains approximately 1 tonne of slate.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Need a little inspiration? Interested in seeing how our lovely customers have used boulders to create beautiful rockeries in their gardens? For up to date ideas, information and offers, follow us on <a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/DecorativeAggs/"><strong>Facebook</strong> </a></span><span>and <strong><a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/decorative_Aggregates">Instagram</a></strong></span><span>.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>And don&#8217;t forget, our friendly team is always on hand to help answer any questions and offer advice on 01629 630256</span></p>
<h2 dir="ltr">Related articles</h2>
<p dir="ltr"><strong><a href="../../../blog/how-to-build-a-rockery">Create A Garden Rockery</a>&#160;|&#160;<a href="../../../blog/how-to-build-a-beautiful-stone-garden-pond-in-8-simple-steps">Create A Stone Garden Pond</a></strong></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>For more information, refer to the product information page.&#160;</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Need a little inspiration? Interested in seeing how past customers have used monoliths to create beautiful stone features in their gardens? For up to date ideas, information and offers, follow us on <a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/DecorativeAggs/"><strong>Facebook</strong> </a></span><span>and <strong><a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/decorative_Aggregates">Instagram</a></strong></span><span>.</span></p>
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<p><strong><a href="../../../blog/the-ultimate-guide-to-slate-monoliths-feature-stones">Guide To Slate Monoliths &amp; Feature Stones</a>&#160;|<a href="../../../inspiration/create-rockeries">&#160;Rockery Inspiration</a>&#160;|&#160;<a target="_blank" href="../../../pages/slate-information">Slate Information</a></strong></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span><strong><a target="_blank" href="../../../category/boulders">Welsh Quartz and Granite Boulders</a></strong>&#160;are angular and rugged and feature tones of dark and medium greys with hints of brown and pink. The gentle tones will make an immediate impression in traditional English gardens but look just as beautiful in contemporary themes.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>Need a little inspiration? Interested in seeing how our lovely customers have used boulders to create beautiful rockeries in their gardens? For up to date ideas, information and offers, follow us on <a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/DecorativeAggs/"><strong>Facebook</strong> </a></span><span>and <strong><a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/decorative_Aggregates">Instagram</a></strong></span><span>.</span></p>
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<li><span><strong>As a Water Feature</strong> - </span><span>For use as a water feature, slate monoliths and holloliths can be supplied expertly pre-drilled. You will need a water pump and fittings to create a functioning, impressive garden feature.&#160;<br /><br /></span>Slate feature stones<span> look stunning when placed near water and darken attractively when wet.<br /><br /></span></li>
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<p class="large">Gravel and slate driveways are the most popular choice due to it being easy to lay, low maintenance, inexpensive, looks fantastic and there is such a wide variety of colours and textures to choose from, you can create&#160;your own unique driveway.&#160;</p>
<h3>All shapes and colours</h3>
<p class="large">The variation in shape, size and colours between crushed <img style="float: right;" alt="" src="../../../files/img_cache/105/260_178__1_Cotswold.%20Driveway%20Insp.%20Prod.jpg?1423480205" width="260" height="178" />aggregate, slate, rounded gravels or self-binding gravel gives unrivalled options over plain tarmac, concrete or paving and nothing looks better than a well laid gravel driveway. Gravel driveways are also a great option for the security conscious. See all the choices on our <a href="../../../category/gravels-aggregates">Gravels and Aggregates</a>&#160;page.</p>
<p class="large">If&#160;you have sloping ground the best choice is slate chippings, you can see our fantastic selection in our <a href="../../../category/slate-chippings">Welsh Slate Chippings</a>&#160;section as being flattish in shape they tend to stay in place or <a href="../../../product/cotswold-golden-path-10mm-dust">self binding gravel</a>&#160;where a more solid robust finish is required.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;" class="large">One of the main considerations when choosing an aggregate for driveways is displacement, nobody wants to end up with ruts in their drive or having to rake the gravel out time and again. Whilst a cheaper local pea gravel is&#160;<img style="float: right;" alt="" src="../../../files/img_cache/702/260_173__1_driveway%20-%20gravel.jpg?1425393487" width="260" height="173" />okay to do the job, this is exactly what can happen as the gradings can be variable and won't neccesarily interlock which causes&#160;one of the main issues with having a gravel driveway which is excessive movement.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;" class="large">In order to alleviate this we would recommend an angular <a href="../../../category/gravels-aggregates">gravel</a>, <a href="../../../category/slate-chippings">slate</a>&#160;or chipping which due to its shape, will interlock together better and will lie flatter and not disperse as easily as rounded gravel.</p>
<p class="large">An angular gravel such as the <a href="../../../product/golden-gravel-20mm">20mm G<img style="float: left;" alt="" src="../../../files/img_cache/703/260_195__1_golden%20gravel%20drive.jpg?1425393488" width="260" height="195" />olden Gravel</a>&#160;or sub-rounded gravel like the <a href="../../../product/cheshire-pink-14mm-gravel">Cheshire Pink</a>&#160;with a grading of 10 to 20mm will be best. A larger sized gravel or slate up to a 40mm is also better as it doesn&#8217;t get stuck in the tread of the tyres.</p>
<p class="large">All of our products intended for drives are listed below with the most popular gravels being <a href="../../../category/golden-gravels">Golden Gravel</a>, <a href="../../../product/cotswold-gold-gravel-14mm">Cotswold Gold</a>, <a href="../../../product/dove-grey-limestone-10-14mm-gravel">Dove Grey</a>, <a href="../../../category/cotswold-buff">Cotswold Buff</a>&#160;which are all available in our&#160;<a href="../../../category/gravels-aggregates">Gravels and Aggregates section</a>,&#160;and the slatechippings in blue and plum in both sizes, these are all listed in our <a href="../../../category/slate-chippings">Welsh Slate Section</a>.</p>
<p class="large">The choice of colours and textures is all down to you <img style="float: right;" alt="" src="../../../files/img_cache/754/260_146__1_20141127_151328.jpg?1425738920" width="260" height="146" />whether you want to match a local stone, keep within a chosen colour scheme, whether you are going for a plain neutral natural finish or a bright colourful contrast the choice is yours.</p>
<h3>Quick transformation</h3>
<p class="large">What you will get is a quick and easy transformation to your home. See in the pictures below how some of our customers have transformed their driveways with our products.&#160;</p>
<p class="large">Use our <a href="../../../pages/gravel-calculator">gravel calculator</a>&#160;to find out how much you need. We normally recommend driveways are laid at a thickness of 50mm-60mm.</p>
<h2>Make it Low Maintenance</h2>
<p class="large">The preparation and installation of good solid edges is critical to prevent sp<img style="float: left;" alt="" src="../../../files/img_cache/106/260_146__1_Driveways%20-%20GARDEN%20004.JPG?1423480205" width="260" height="146" />reading of the gravel and give a professional neat frame to the drive and contrast nicely with the gravel whilst keeping the product in place.</p>
<h3>Stop those weeds</h3>
<p class="large"><a href="../../../product/driveway-fabric-weed-prevention-membrane">Weed membrane</a>&#160;laid onto a well compacted MOT Type 1 layer or any solid surface, before the gravel is spread will prevent weeds coming through and keep it low maintenance.</p>
<h3>Harder Wearing</h3>
<p class="large"><a href="../../../product/cotswold-golden-path-10mm-dust">Self Binding Gravel </a>surfaces are made from crushed stone <img style="float: right;" alt="" src="../../../files/img_cache/704/260_173__1_Fotolia_52389822_S.jpg?1425393488" width="260" height="173" />graded at 10mm to dust and comes in a beautiful rich golden colour. The material is laid onto compacted <a href="../../../product/mot-type-1">MOT Type 1 </a>but then laid thicker that a normal layer of gravel as it is then rolled and wetted to give a smooth hard compacted surface with a loose gritty surface. This is traditionally used in parks, for cycle ways and for easier mobility areas where it won&#8217;t rut up or spread.</p>
<h3>The Ultimate Driveway</h3>
<p class="large"><img style="float: left;" alt="" src="../../../files/img_cache/754/260_173__1_Autum%20Gold%201-3mm.jpg?1425485266" width="260" height="173" />The ultimate aggregate for driveway&#160;surfacing has to be resin bonded or bound. Where specialist dried aggregates are bound in clear resin and applied to concrete or tarmac drives, giving a fantastic stone carpet of coloured gravels is the most eye-catching, and cost-effective driveway you can get.</p>
<p class="large">For more information on resin bound or resin bonding aggregate, visit our dedicated website <a href="http://resinbondedaggregates.com">http://resinbondedaggregates.com</a>&#160;or contact us for more information on how you can transform your drive or pathway.</p>',
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<p class="large"><img src="../../../files/img_cache/114/260_173__1_Rockery%20Insp..jpg?1423484947" alt="" width="260" height="173" style="float: right;" />The rockery is basically similar in nature to stone escarpments in mountains where large rocks protrude from finer stones and gravel with alpine type plants growing inbetween. The appeal with rockeries is the ability to form a feature within the garden where planting can be quite informal and allowed to develop naturally around the rocks with gravel, slate or pebbles surrounding the rockery stones.&nbsp;</p>
<p class="large"><br /><img src="../../../files/img_cache/761/260_195__1_P5101990.JPG?1425487359" alt="" width="260" height="195" style="float: left;" />The rockery stones are normally around 200-300mm in size, but if the project allows something larger you can use <a href="../../../product/slate-feature-stones_2-medium">Slate Feature Stones</a>.&nbsp;For something more coastal or rounded take a look at the <a href="../../../product/welsh-quartz-boulders-300-600mm">Welsh Quartz Boulders</a>, the large ones are particularly good for featuring in gravel or slate projects as they add a nice contrast and are quite mooth in texture.</p>
<p class="large"><img src="../../../files/img_cache/113/260_195__1_Slate%20walling%20used%20to%20create%20garden%20barbieque.jpg?1423484947" alt="" width="260" height="195" style="float: right;" /><a href="../../../product/slate-walling-cut-face">Slate walling</a>&nbsp;is very popular for edging ponds, water features and paths. It is also perfect for creating natural looking returning walls or barbeques, where the natural beauty of slate stands out against any type of brick or stonework. The slate works well either laid dry or pointed, it can be cut or split quite easily and is much better than the usual brick and block options as it weathers really well and improves all the time, unlike manmade products.</p>
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<p><img src="../../../files/img_cache/119/260_195_no-image.png.webp?1718715558" alt="Test image" width="260" height="146" style="float: left;" />If you fancy a change (and a rest) from maintaining a grassy area, no need to remove the grass, merely douse with weed killer, lay the membrane on top and spread the gravel out over it. An instant transformation! All that remains is to get out the garden furniture and light the barbeque.&#160;</p>
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<p><img src="../../../files/img_cache/119/260_195_no-image.png.webp?1718715558" alt="Test image" width="260" height="196" style="float: left;" />Use gravel with rockery stone as the gravel really compliments and highlights the stone especially when using slate rockery. Using rockery with cobbles and pebbles creates a river bed theme to the garden.</p>
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<h2>Funk it up</h2>
<p>Modern garden designs can be enhanced and created by <img src="../../../files/img_cache/119/260_195_no-image.png.webp?1718715558" alt="Test image" width="260" height="196" style="float: right;" />using coloured gravels in a variety of different ways, for example use black slate or charcoal granite for a monochrome design or silver grey granite to add that zen feel to any garden.</p>
<p>Using glass aggregates is an exciting&#160;way of adding colour to your designs.&#160;Use it on its own or with a combination of other colours to create intricate and interesting combinations. Glass can also be used with water features or ponds to provide a more modern feel and looks amazing when lit up at night to add that real wow factor.&#160;</p>
<h2>Focal Point</h2>
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<h2>Bringing the great outdoors to your door</h2>
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<p class="large"><img src="../../../files/img_cache/119/260_195_no-image.png.webp?1718715558" width="260" height="173" style="float: left;" />It really could not be easier or quicker to form your pathway. Draw out your path using string or a marker, dig out, compact the base, (using an <a href="../../../product/mot-type-1">Mot type</a>&#160;material if required), lay your membrane and level out the gravel of your choice on top. Be as inspired as you like by making curves, patterns or paths that cross in different aggregates and to lead the focus through the garden.</p>
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<p class="large">On sloping ground, a <a href="../../../category/slate-chippings">20mm Slate chipping</a> or the <a href="../../../product/cotswold-golden-path-10mm-dust">Cotswold&#160;Gold Path</a>&#160;is the best to use, as they can easily cope with uneven ground. Use these products to create undulating paths and steps.</p>
<p class="large">We would recommend that a gravel no bigger than 16mm be used on path ways - usually the <a href="../../../category/10-14mm-aggregate">10mm size</a>&#160;is considered the most suitable, we have lots for you to choose from on in our <a href="../../../category/gravels-aggregates">Gravel and Aggregates</a>&#160;category. It&#8217;s easier and more stable for walking on. Alternatively 20mm slate can be used and is particularly good as its flat pieces lay together and form a solid surface for walking on.</p>
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<p class="large">If you need a little more from your path than just to be walked on, such as prams, bikes, wheelchairs etc. Keep that natural feel&#160;with&#160;the <a href="../../../product/cotswold-golden-path-10mm-dust">Cotswold Golden Path</a>. It&#160;is ideal as it provides a long lasting solid base with a natural grit surface and a beautiful golden finish.</p>
<p class="large">For the ultimate gravel finish, use the resin bonded <img src="../../../files/img_cache/119/260_195_no-image.png.webp?1718715558" width="260" height="156" style="float: right;" />system. This combines the natural look and feel of a gravel with a hardwearing finish that is cost effective and easy to maintain. For more information visit our <a href="../../../category/resin-bound-products">resin bonded aggregates</a>&#160;pages or visit our dedicated resin bonded aggregates website at&#160;<a href="http://resinbondedaggregates.com">http://resinbondedaggregates.com</a></p>
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<p class="large"><img src="../../../files/img_cache/694/110_195__1_slate%20water%20feature.jpg?1424957839" alt="" width="110" height="195" style="float: left;" />Water features can be made with a monolith, boulder or slate pyramid with water running down surrounded by gravel or pebbles, with plants planted either in the pond and around the <a href="../../../category/boulders-rockery-stone">rocks and boulders</a>&nbsp;to provide a&nbsp;stunning focal point to any garden. Add lighting to create a special atmosphere at nightime. See our range of <a href="../../../category/boulders-rockery-stone">water features</a>&nbsp;and our range of&nbsp;<a href="../../../category/slate-monoliths-feature-stones">monoliths and holloliths</a>&nbsp;from you to choose from.</p>
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<p class="large"><img src="../../../files/img_cache/760/228_195__1_Snowdonia%20-%20cat.jpg?1426107409" alt="" width="228" height="196" style="float: left;" />Slate always works particularly well with water especially the <a href="../../../product/snowdonia-polished-slate-20-40mm">Snowdonia Polished Slate</a>, with its mix of green plum and blue colours and waterworn finish. The water brings out its natural beauty giving it a lovely glossy finish. Use any slate chipping or paddlestones round the edge of a pond or in the water feature to highlight its natural beauty. See our full range in the <a href="../../../category/slate-chippings">Welsh Slate Section</a>.</p>
<p class="large">Some aggregates are not suitable for fish and we mark these as non fish friendly. This is because they contain natural lime which can leach into the water, so always take care when selecting which aggregate to use for your pond.</p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>The colour of slate is determined by the amount and type of iron and organic material present in the rock. Various shades of grey, blue, plum and green can be found in North Wales. Due to the natural variations of this material, the veins of colour often run very close together or even intertwine. This impacts the colour when quarrying, as the slate can be a mix of colours.&#160;</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>The slate industry in Wales began during the Roman period when slate was used to roof the fort at Segontium. The industry grew at a steady rate until the 18th Century and then increased rapidly until the 19th Century. The two largest slate quarries in the world are based in Wales; Penrhyn and Dinorwig.&#160;</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>The slate quarried in North Wales is from Ordovician times and is between 435 and 500 years old. The working methods have changed considerably over the years; early workings tended to be in surface pits, but as the work progressed downwards, it became necessary to work underground. This was often accompanied by the driving of one or more adits to gain direct access to a level.&#160;</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Chambers were usually driven from the bottom, by means of a "roofing shaft", and this was then continued across the width of the chamber. Slate was freed from the rock face by blasting in shot holes hammered into the rock. Slate would be recovered from the chamber in the form of a large slab, and this was taken by truck to the mill where it would be split and cut into the standard-sized roofing slates. The offcuts were then used for slate chippings.&#160;</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Current work methods are less physical; our slate chippings sold at Decorative Aggregates are a by-product from roofing tiles and dimensional slate production. The recycled slate from these productions has been piled and previously thought of as waste material. The slate waste is taken to be crushed and graded to form </span><a target="_blank" href="../../../category/slate-chippings"><span>slate chippings</span></a><span> in a mulch, at sizes 20mm, 40mm and 50-100mm. Our paddle stones and Snowdonia Polished Slate go through a tumbler to smooth the edges and create their signature polished look.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>The slate quarried in North Wales is from Ordovician times and is between 435 and 500 years old. The working methods have changed considerably over the years; early workings tended to be in surface pits, but as the work progressed downwards, it became necessary to work underground. This was often accompanied by the driving of one or more adits to gain direct access to a level.&#160;</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Chambers were usually driven from the bottom, by means of a "roofing shaft", and this was then continued across the width of the chamber. Slate was freed from the rock face by blasting in shot holes hammered into the rock. Slate would be recovered from the chamber in the form of a large slab, and this was taken by truck to the mill where it would be split and cut into the standard-sized roofing slates. The offcuts were then used for slate chippings.&#160;</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Current work methods are less physical; our slate chippings sold at Decorative Aggregates are a by-product from roofing tiles and dimensional slate production. The recycled slate from these productions has been piled and previously thought of as waste material. The slate waste is taken to be crushed and graded to form </span><a target="_blank" href="../../../category/slate-chippings"><span>slate chippings</span></a><span> in a mulch, at sizes 20mm, 40mm and 50-100mm. Our paddle stones and Snowdonia Polished Slate go through a tumbler to smooth the edges and create their signature polished look.</span></p>
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			<p dir="ltr"><span>Slate is a fine-grained, foliated, homogenous metamorphic rock. This is created from a Shale or Mudstone sedimentary rock. This sedimentary material forms a shale which is typically composed of clay, volcanic ash, quartz and mica, with a small percentage of other minerals.&#160;</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><strong>Colour variations&#160;</strong></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>The colour of slate is determined by the amount and type of iron and organic material present in the rock. Various shades of grey, blue, plum and green can be found in North Wales. Due to the natural variations of this material, the veins of colour often run very close together or even intertwine. This impacts the colour when quarrying, as the slate can be a mix of colours.&#160;</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>The slate industry in Wales began during the Roman period when slate was used to roof the fort at Segontium. The industry grew at a steady rate until the 18th Century and then increased rapidly until the 19th Century. The two largest slate quarries in the world are based in Wales; Penrhyn and Dinorwig.&#160;</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>The slate quarried in North Wales is from Ordovician times and is between 435 and 500 years old. The working methods have changed considerably over the years; early workings tended to be in surface pits, but as the work progressed downwards, it became necessary to work underground. This was often accompanied by the driving of one or more adits to gain direct access to a level.&#160;</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Chambers were usually driven from the bottom, by means of a "roofing shaft", and this was then continued across the width of the chamber. Slate was freed from the rock face by blasting in shot holes hammered into the rock. Slate would be recovered from the chamber in the form of a large slab, and this was taken by truck to the mill where it would be split and cut into the standard-sized roofing slates. The offcuts were then used for slate chippings.&#160;</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Current work methods are less physical; our slate chippings sold at Decorative Aggregates are a by-product from roofing tiles and dimensional slate production. The recycled slate from these productions has been piled and previously thought of as waste material. The slate waste is taken to be crushed and graded to form </span><a target="_blank" href="../../../category/slate-chippings"><span>slate chippings</span></a><span> in a mulch, at sizes 20mm, 40mm and 50-100mm. Our paddle stones and Snowdonia Polished Slate go through a tumbler to smooth the edges and create their signature polished look.</span></p>
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<p><em><span class=" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz80zsz83zz65zz88zwhdz65zz86zpcz74z5k0z90zz65zz75z7uz81zh7vz84zz90zz74zz67zdu">Please note - The 40mm plum slate may have blue and grey pieces intermingled. It is this stunning variation that makes plum slate so unique and popular with our customers.&#160;</span></em></p>
<p><strong><span class=" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz80zsz83zz65zz88zwhdz65zz86zpcz74z5k0z90zz65zz75z7uz81zh7vz84zz90zz74zz67zdu">Shape:</span></strong><span class=" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz80zsz83zz65zz88zwhdz65zz86zpcz74z5k0z90zz65zz75z7uz81zh7vz84zz90zz74zz67zdu">&#160;Flat, angular</span><span class=" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz80zsz83zz65zz88zwhdz65zz86zpcz74z5k0z90zz65zz75z7uz81zh7vz84zz90zz74zz67zdu"></span></p>
<p><strong><span class=" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz80zsz83zz65zz88zwhdz65zz86zpcz74z5k0z90zz65zz75z7uz81zh7vz84zz90zz74zz67zdu">Size:&#160;</span></strong><span class=" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz80zsz83zz65zz88zwhdz65zz86zpcz74z5k0z90zz65zz75z7uz81zh7vz84zz90zz74zz67zdu">40mm (as a natural product, the size of chippings may vary between 15mm-50mm.)</span></p>
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<h2 dir="ltr">Graphite Grey Slate inspiration</h2>
<p dir="ltr">Add some contrast by ordering some <a href="../../../product/welsh-quartz-granite-boulders-150-400mm">Welsh Quartz Granite Boulders</a><a target="_blank" href="../../../product/absolute-white-boulders">&#160;</a>or some <a target="_blank" href="../../../category/boulders-rockery-stone">Rockery Stones</a> to add texture. You can find these in our &#8216;Pick n Mix&#8217; section when you come to the checkout.</p>
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<h2 dir="ltr">Slate Inspiration</h2>
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<li><span><strong>Water Features</strong> - </span><span>Using boulders in a water feature is an easy way to instantly add a magical designer touch. You can be as imaginative as you&#8217;d like - why not arrange two boulders to create a miniature valley&#160;for directing the&#160;flow of a stream or place individual stones on the water&#160;for a ripple effect? There are so many options!<br /><br /></span></li>
<li><span><strong>General Landscaping</strong> - </span><span>Boulders can be placed in a variety of different ways including single focal points or grouped clusters and can be as simple or as intricately arranged as you please. Perhaps you&#8217;re after a boulder feature in a seating area, a border to create sectioning, or as obstacles for a children&#8217;s play area - the options are limitless. For stability, we advise burying around &#188; of the boulder&#8217;s height with the heavy side facing down.<br /><br /></span></li>
<li><span><strong>Slate Walling</strong> -</span><span><a target="_blank" href="../../../product/slate-walling"><strong> Slate Walling</strong></a> is durable and simple to maintain and slate wall stones are specially handpicked for creating retaining walls, barbeques or stylish pond borders.</span></li>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>There is an incredible difference between rockery and boulders. Boulders are generally larger than slate rockery and there is a remarkable difference in colour, shape and texture.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span><strong><a target="_blank" href="../../../category/boulders">Welsh Quartz and Granite Boulders</a></strong>&#160;are angular and rugged and feature tones of dark and medium greys with hints of brown and pink. The gentle tones will make an immediate impression in traditional English gardens but look just as beautiful in contemporary themes.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span><strong><a target="_blank" href="../../../product/graphite-grey-slate-rockery">Graphite Grey Slate Rockery</a></strong>&#160;</span><span>is a striking grey and sometimes features a natural stream of gorgeous gold running through them, and the gorgeous grey tones of our&#160;<strong><a target="_blank" href="../../../product/slate-walling">Slate Walling</a></strong> gives a lovely natural finish that is far more appealing than any concrete block or manufactured walling.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>Our larger 700-1200mm single boulders are delivered on individual recycled pallets and due to their size they may require a mechanical lift to move into place.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Rockery&#160;is delivered in wire cages of approximately 50-70 pieces for&#160;<strong><a target="_blank" href="../../../product/graphite-grey-slate-rockery">Graphite Grey Slate Rockery&#160;250-400mm</a></strong></span><span>&#160;or 50-75 pieces for&#160;<strong><a target="_blank" href="../../../product/multicoloured-rustic-slate-rockery">Multicoloured Rustic Slate Rockery</a></strong></span><strong><a target="_blank" href="../../../product/multicoloured-rustic-slate-rockery">&#160;300-700mm</a></strong><span>. Each crate of grey&#160;<strong><a target="_blank" href="../../../product/slate-walling">Slate Walling</a></strong> contains approximately 1 tonne of slate.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Need a little inspiration? Interested in seeing how our lovely customers have used boulders to create beautiful rockeries in their gardens? For up to date ideas, information and offers, follow us on <a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/DecorativeAggs/"><strong>Facebook</strong> </a></span><span>and <strong><a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/decorative_Aggregates">Instagram</a></strong></span><span>.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>And don&#8217;t forget, our friendly team is always on hand to help answer any questions and offer advice on 01629 630256</span></p>
<h2 dir="ltr">Related articles</h2>
<p dir="ltr"><strong><a href="../../../blog/how-to-build-a-rockery">Create A Garden Rockery</a>&#160;|&#160;<a href="../../../blog/how-to-build-a-beautiful-stone-garden-pond-in-8-simple-steps">Create A Stone Garden Pond</a></strong></p>
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<li><span><strong>As a Water Feature</strong> - </span><span>For use as a water feature, slate monoliths and holloliths can be supplied expertly pre-drilled. You will need a water pump and fittings to create a functioning, impressive garden feature.&#160;<br /><br /></span>Slate feature stones<span> look stunning when placed near water and darken attractively when wet.<br /><br /></span></li>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>For more information, refer to the product information page.&#160;</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Need a little inspiration? Interested in seeing how past customers have used monoliths to create beautiful stone features in their gardens? For up to date ideas, information and offers, follow us on <a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/DecorativeAggs/"><strong>Facebook</strong> </a></span><span>and <strong><a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/decorative_Aggregates">Instagram</a></strong></span><span>.</span></p>
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<p><strong><a href="../../../blog/the-ultimate-guide-to-slate-monoliths-feature-stones">Guide To Slate Monoliths &amp; Feature Stones</a>&#160;|<a href="../../../inspiration/create-rockeries">&#160;Rockery Inspiration</a>&#160;|&#160;<a target="_blank" href="../../../pages/slate-information">Slate Information</a></strong></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><strong><a href="../../../inspiration/create-paths">Create Garden Paths</a>&#160;|<a href="../../../inspiration/create-rockeries">&#160;Create Garden Rockeries</a></strong></p>
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<li><span><strong>Rockeries</strong> - </span><span>Don&#8217;t be afraid to go big and bold! Large garden boulders work beautifully as a central focal point of a rockery and establish&#160;height and dimension. Smaller sized boulders can be closely arranged in to groups of twos or threes. Slate rockery such as </span><strong><a target="_blank" href="../../../product/graphite-grey-slate-rockery">Graphite Grey Slate Rockery</a></strong><span> and <strong><a target="_blank" href="../../../product/multicoloured-rustic-slate-rockery">Multicoloured Rustic Slate Rockery</a></strong></span><span>&#160;can also be placed along the outline of a rockery to form a stylish framework.<br /><br /></span></li>
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<li><span><strong>Water Features</strong> - </span><span>Using boulders in a water feature is an easy way to instantly add a magical designer touch. You can be as imaginative as you&#8217;d like - why not arrange two boulders to create a miniature valley&#160;for directing the&#160;flow of a stream or place individual stones on the water&#160;for a ripple effect? There are so many options!<br /><br /></span></li>
<li><span><strong>General Landscaping</strong> - </span><span>Boulders can be placed in a variety of different ways including single focal points or grouped clusters and can be as simple or as intricately arranged as you please. Perhaps you&#8217;re after a boulder feature in a seating area, a border to create sectioning, or as obstacles for a children&#8217;s play area - the options are limitless. For stability, we advise burying around &#188; of the boulder&#8217;s height with the heavy side facing down.<br /><br /></span></li>
<li><span><strong>Slate Walling</strong> -</span><span><a target="_blank" href="../../../product/slate-walling"><strong> Slate Walling</strong></a> is durable and simple to maintain and slate wall stones are specially handpicked for creating retaining walls, barbeques or stylish pond borders.</span></li>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>There is an incredible difference between rockery and boulders. Boulders are generally larger than slate rockery and there is a remarkable difference in colour, shape and texture.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span><strong><a target="_blank" href="../../../category/boulders">Welsh Quartz and Granite Boulders</a></strong>&#160;are angular and rugged and feature tones of dark and medium greys with hints of brown and pink. The gentle tones will make an immediate impression in traditional English gardens but look just as beautiful in contemporary themes.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span><strong><a target="_blank" href="../../../product/graphite-grey-slate-rockery">Graphite Grey Slate Rockery</a></strong>&#160;</span><span>is a striking grey and sometimes features a natural stream of gorgeous gold running through them, and the gorgeous grey tones of our&#160;<strong><a target="_blank" href="../../../product/slate-walling">Slate Walling</a></strong> gives a lovely natural finish that is far more appealing than any concrete block or manufactured walling.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>Need a little inspiration? Interested in seeing how our lovely customers have used boulders to create beautiful rockeries in their gardens? For up to date ideas, information and offers, follow us on <a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/DecorativeAggs/"><strong>Facebook</strong> </a></span><span>and <strong><a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/decorative_Aggregates">Instagram</a></strong></span><span>.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><strong><a href="../../../blog/how-to-build-a-rockery">Create A Garden Rockery</a>&#160;|&#160;<a href="../../../blog/how-to-build-a-beautiful-stone-garden-pond-in-8-simple-steps">Create A Stone Garden Pond</a></strong></p>
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<p class="large">If&#160;you have sloping ground the best choice is slate chippings, you can see our fantastic selection in our <a href="../../../category/slate-chippings">Welsh Slate Chippings</a>&#160;section as being flattish in shape they tend to stay in place or <a href="../../../product/cotswold-golden-path-10mm-dust">self binding gravel</a>&#160;where a more solid robust finish is required.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;" class="large">One of the main considerations when choosing an aggregate for driveways is displacement, nobody wants to end up with ruts in their drive or having to rake the gravel out time and again. Whilst a cheaper local pea gravel is&#160;<img style="float: right;" alt="" src="../../../files/img_cache/702/260_173__1_driveway%20-%20gravel.jpg?1425393487" width="260" height="173" />okay to do the job, this is exactly what can happen as the gradings can be variable and won't neccesarily interlock which causes&#160;one of the main issues with having a gravel driveway which is excessive movement.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;" class="large">In order to alleviate this we would recommend an angular <a href="../../../category/gravels-aggregates">gravel</a>, <a href="../../../category/slate-chippings">slate</a>&#160;or chipping which due to its shape, will interlock together better and will lie flatter and not disperse as easily as rounded gravel.</p>
<p class="large">An angular gravel such as the <a href="../../../product/golden-gravel-20mm">20mm G<img style="float: left;" alt="" src="../../../files/img_cache/703/260_195__1_golden%20gravel%20drive.jpg?1425393488" width="260" height="195" />olden Gravel</a>&#160;or sub-rounded gravel like the <a href="../../../product/cheshire-pink-14mm-gravel">Cheshire Pink</a>&#160;with a grading of 10 to 20mm will be best. A larger sized gravel or slate up to a 40mm is also better as it doesn&#8217;t get stuck in the tread of the tyres.</p>
<p class="large">All of our products intended for drives are listed below with the most popular gravels being <a href="../../../category/golden-gravels">Golden Gravel</a>, <a href="../../../product/cotswold-gold-gravel-14mm">Cotswold Gold</a>, <a href="../../../product/dove-grey-limestone-10-14mm-gravel">Dove Grey</a>, <a href="../../../category/cotswold-buff">Cotswold Buff</a>&#160;which are all available in our&#160;<a href="../../../category/gravels-aggregates">Gravels and Aggregates section</a>,&#160;and the slatechippings in blue and plum in both sizes, these are all listed in our <a href="../../../category/slate-chippings">Welsh Slate Section</a>.</p>
<p class="large">The choice of colours and textures is all down to you <img style="float: right;" alt="" src="../../../files/img_cache/754/260_146__1_20141127_151328.jpg?1425738920" width="260" height="146" />whether you want to match a local stone, keep within a chosen colour scheme, whether you are going for a plain neutral natural finish or a bright colourful contrast the choice is yours.</p>
<h3>Quick transformation</h3>
<p class="large">What you will get is a quick and easy transformation to your home. See in the pictures below how some of our customers have transformed their driveways with our products.&#160;</p>
<p class="large">Use our <a href="../../../pages/gravel-calculator">gravel calculator</a>&#160;to find out how much you need. We normally recommend driveways are laid at a thickness of 50mm-60mm.</p>
<h2>Make it Low Maintenance</h2>
<p class="large">The preparation and installation of good solid edges is critical to prevent sp<img style="float: left;" alt="" src="../../../files/img_cache/106/260_146__1_Driveways%20-%20GARDEN%20004.JPG?1423480205" width="260" height="146" />reading of the gravel and give a professional neat frame to the drive and contrast nicely with the gravel whilst keeping the product in place.</p>
<h3>Stop those weeds</h3>
<p class="large"><a href="../../../product/driveway-fabric-weed-prevention-membrane">Weed membrane</a>&#160;laid onto a well compacted MOT Type 1 layer or any solid surface, before the gravel is spread will prevent weeds coming through and keep it low maintenance.</p>
<h3>Harder Wearing</h3>
<p class="large"><a href="../../../product/cotswold-golden-path-10mm-dust">Self Binding Gravel </a>surfaces are made from crushed stone <img style="float: right;" alt="" src="../../../files/img_cache/704/260_173__1_Fotolia_52389822_S.jpg?1425393488" width="260" height="173" />graded at 10mm to dust and comes in a beautiful rich golden colour. The material is laid onto compacted <a href="../../../product/mot-type-1">MOT Type 1 </a>but then laid thicker that a normal layer of gravel as it is then rolled and wetted to give a smooth hard compacted surface with a loose gritty surface. This is traditionally used in parks, for cycle ways and for easier mobility areas where it won&#8217;t rut up or spread.</p>
<h3>The Ultimate Driveway</h3>
<p class="large"><img style="float: left;" alt="" src="../../../files/img_cache/754/260_173__1_Autum%20Gold%201-3mm.jpg?1425485266" width="260" height="173" />The ultimate aggregate for driveway&#160;surfacing has to be resin bonded or bound. Where specialist dried aggregates are bound in clear resin and applied to concrete or tarmac drives, giving a fantastic stone carpet of coloured gravels is the most eye-catching, and cost-effective driveway you can get.</p>
<p class="large">For more information on resin bound or resin bonding aggregate, visit our dedicated website <a href="http://resinbondedaggregates.com">http://resinbondedaggregates.com</a>&#160;or contact us for more information on how you can transform your drive or pathway.</p>',
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<p class="large"><img src="../../../files/img_cache/114/260_173__1_Rockery%20Insp..jpg?1423484947" alt="" width="260" height="173" style="float: right;" />The rockery is basically similar in nature to stone escarpments in mountains where large rocks protrude from finer stones and gravel with alpine type plants growing inbetween. The appeal with rockeries is the ability to form a feature within the garden where planting can be quite informal and allowed to develop naturally around the rocks with gravel, slate or pebbles surrounding the rockery stones.&nbsp;</p>
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<p class="large"><img src="../../../files/img_cache/113/260_195__1_Slate%20walling%20used%20to%20create%20garden%20barbieque.jpg?1423484947" alt="" width="260" height="195" style="float: right;" /><a href="../../../product/slate-walling-cut-face">Slate walling</a>&nbsp;is very popular for edging ponds, water features and paths. It is also perfect for creating natural looking returning walls or barbeques, where the natural beauty of slate stands out against any type of brick or stonework. The slate works well either laid dry or pointed, it can be cut or split quite easily and is much better than the usual brick and block options as it weathers really well and improves all the time, unlike manmade products.</p>
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<p><img src="../../../files/img_cache/119/260_195_no-image.png.webp?1718715558" alt="Test image" width="260" height="196" style="float: left;" />Use gravel with rockery stone as the gravel really compliments and highlights the stone especially when using slate rockery. Using rockery with cobbles and pebbles creates a river bed theme to the garden.</p>
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<h2>Funk it up</h2>
<p>Modern garden designs can be enhanced and created by <img src="../../../files/img_cache/119/260_195_no-image.png.webp?1718715558" alt="Test image" width="260" height="196" style="float: right;" />using coloured gravels in a variety of different ways, for example use black slate or charcoal granite for a monochrome design or silver grey granite to add that zen feel to any garden.</p>
<p>Using glass aggregates is an exciting&#160;way of adding colour to your designs.&#160;Use it on its own or with a combination of other colours to create intricate and interesting combinations. Glass can also be used with water features or ponds to provide a more modern feel and looks amazing when lit up at night to add that real wow factor.&#160;</p>
<h2>Focal Point</h2>
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<h2>Bringing the great outdoors to your door</h2>
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<p class="large"><img src="../../../files/img_cache/119/260_195_no-image.png.webp?1718715558" width="260" height="173" style="float: left;" />It really could not be easier or quicker to form your pathway. Draw out your path using string or a marker, dig out, compact the base, (using an <a href="../../../product/mot-type-1">Mot type</a>&#160;material if required), lay your membrane and level out the gravel of your choice on top. Be as inspired as you like by making curves, patterns or paths that cross in different aggregates and to lead the focus through the garden.</p>
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<p class="large">We would recommend that a gravel no bigger than 16mm be used on path ways - usually the <a href="../../../category/10-14mm-aggregate">10mm size</a>&#160;is considered the most suitable, we have lots for you to choose from on in our <a href="../../../category/gravels-aggregates">Gravel and Aggregates</a>&#160;category. It&#8217;s easier and more stable for walking on. Alternatively 20mm slate can be used and is particularly good as its flat pieces lay together and form a solid surface for walking on.</p>
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<p class="large">If you need a little more from your path than just to be walked on, such as prams, bikes, wheelchairs etc. Keep that natural feel&#160;with&#160;the <a href="../../../product/cotswold-golden-path-10mm-dust">Cotswold Golden Path</a>. It&#160;is ideal as it provides a long lasting solid base with a natural grit surface and a beautiful golden finish.</p>
<p class="large">For the ultimate gravel finish, use the resin bonded <img src="../../../files/img_cache/119/260_195_no-image.png.webp?1718715558" width="260" height="156" style="float: right;" />system. This combines the natural look and feel of a gravel with a hardwearing finish that is cost effective and easy to maintain. For more information visit our <a href="../../../category/resin-bound-products">resin bonded aggregates</a>&#160;pages or visit our dedicated resin bonded aggregates website at&#160;<a href="http://resinbondedaggregates.com">http://resinbondedaggregates.com</a></p>
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<p class="large"><img src="../../../files/img_cache/694/110_195__1_slate%20water%20feature.jpg?1424957839" alt="" width="110" height="195" style="float: left;" />Water features can be made with a monolith, boulder or slate pyramid with water running down surrounded by gravel or pebbles, with plants planted either in the pond and around the <a href="../../../category/boulders-rockery-stone">rocks and boulders</a>&nbsp;to provide a&nbsp;stunning focal point to any garden. Add lighting to create a special atmosphere at nightime. See our range of <a href="../../../category/boulders-rockery-stone">water features</a>&nbsp;and our range of&nbsp;<a href="../../../category/slate-monoliths-feature-stones">monoliths and holloliths</a>&nbsp;from you to choose from.</p>
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<p class="large"><img src="../../../files/img_cache/760/228_195__1_Snowdonia%20-%20cat.jpg?1426107409" alt="" width="228" height="196" style="float: left;" />Slate always works particularly well with water especially the <a href="../../../product/snowdonia-polished-slate-20-40mm">Snowdonia Polished Slate</a>, with its mix of green plum and blue colours and waterworn finish. The water brings out its natural beauty giving it a lovely glossy finish. Use any slate chipping or paddlestones round the edge of a pond or in the water feature to highlight its natural beauty. See our full range in the <a href="../../../category/slate-chippings">Welsh Slate Section</a>.</p>
<p class="large">Some aggregates are not suitable for fish and we mark these as non fish friendly. This is because they contain natural lime which can leach into the water, so always take care when selecting which aggregate to use for your pond.</p>
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<p style="text-align: left;" class="large">Some things to consider is the need for power either for lighting or for a pump.</p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>The slate industry in Wales began during the Roman period when slate was used to roof the fort at Segontium. The industry grew at a steady rate until the 18th Century and then increased rapidly until the 19th Century. The two largest slate quarries in the world are based in Wales; Penrhyn and Dinorwig.&#160;</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>The slate quarried in North Wales is from Ordovician times and is between 435 and 500 years old. The working methods have changed considerably over the years; early workings tended to be in surface pits, but as the work progressed downwards, it became necessary to work underground. This was often accompanied by the driving of one or more adits to gain direct access to a level.&#160;</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Chambers were usually driven from the bottom, by means of a "roofing shaft", and this was then continued across the width of the chamber. Slate was freed from the rock face by blasting in shot holes hammered into the rock. Slate would be recovered from the chamber in the form of a large slab, and this was taken by truck to the mill where it would be split and cut into the standard-sized roofing slates. The offcuts were then used for slate chippings.&#160;</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Current work methods are less physical; our slate chippings sold at Decorative Aggregates are a by-product from roofing tiles and dimensional slate production. The recycled slate from these productions has been piled and previously thought of as waste material. The slate waste is taken to be crushed and graded to form </span><a target="_blank" href="../../../category/slate-chippings"><span>slate chippings</span></a><span> in a mulch, at sizes 20mm, 40mm and 50-100mm. Our paddle stones and Snowdonia Polished Slate go through a tumbler to smooth the edges and create their signature polished look.</span></p>
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