Which Slate Chippings to Choose?

Slate chippings are a great choice for a variety of landscape projects, from patios and plant borders to water features and more. These decorative aggregates are produced by crushing, screening and washing dug slates, creating a clean product of consistent grade. Also known as Welsh slate, slate chippings are small, flat pieces of slate that come in a wide range of colours, depending on the location they are quarried. Each type of slate chippings will also have unique properties. So, which slate chippings to choose? By size. You might want to narrow down your search by size. At Mainland Aggregates, we supply a variety of chippings for sale, from 20mm slate chippings to 40mm slate chippings and even large slate gabion stones. - 20mm slate chippings are flatter than 40mm chippings, making them ideal for paths. - 40mm slate chippings are larger, making them more suitable for mulching or water features. When you know exactly the size of slate chippings you require, this will be an easy route to take. By colour. As mentioned above, slate chippings come in a variety of colours. So, if you are looking to add a splash of colour to your outdoor space, choosing the right slate chipping colour is ideal. Grey slate chippings. Our 40mm grey slate chippings feature blue-grey shades with the odd gold fleck. These chippings can act as a weed suppressor, being a great alternative to organic mulch, such as wood bark, on planting borders. Grey slate chippings can also be used for driveways and footpaths. Grey slate gabion stones are also available. These can be used to fill gabion baskets. Plum slate chippings. Also known as purple slate chippings, plum slate chippings are available as 20mm plum slate chippings and 40mm purple slate chippings. These feature a plate and subtle colour when dry but will become bright and striking when wet, being a great choice to add colour to water features. Blue slate chippings. We supply 20mm blue slate chippings and 40mm blue slate chippings. These feature blue and plum shades that will brighten up any modern outdoor space. These can be used for decorative rockeries, garden borders, mulch and pathways. Green slate chippings. Green slate chippings feature a pale and pastel green tone when dry and a more striking and deeper colour when wet. We have available 20mm green slate chippings and 40mm green slate chippings. These chippings are great for all round ground cover, from paths and driveways to plant borders and mulch. Our slate chippings can be purchased in bulk bags of 850kg or loose by the tonne. The minimum order quantity is 10 tonnes loose or one bulk bag of slate chippings. Need some assistance picking the right slate chipping for your project? Our team will be able to help you further. Get in touch today by calling 01234 831108 or emailing info@mainlandaggregates.co.uk.