{"product_id":"bowland-blue-slate-750kg","title":"Bowland Stone Blue Slate 750kg Bulk Bag, Crushed Natural Slate Chippings, 20mm or 40mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBowland Stone Blue Slate 750kg Bulk Bag\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBowland Stone blue slate chippings give modern gardens a crisp, cool ground cover for borders, raised beds and landscaping of any size. Each bulk bag carries approximately 750kg of crushed, naturally coloured slate, enough to transform a tired patch of soil or a gravel area that has lost its look. Dry, the pieces show a soft blue-grey; rain turns them darker and glossy, so a wet afternoon brings out the stone's best side.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSharper Lines Than Ordinary Gravel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePale gravel can look dusty and drab after a season, and it rarely flatters contemporary planting or sleek paving. Crushed blue slate keeps a clean, architectural feel, with flat, angular pieces that settle into a tidy layer. The colour is natural, so it does not rely on a surface dye that may wear away. Because Bowland Stone lists it as fish friendly, you can carry the same finish from a border into a pond or water feature and keep the whole garden visually joined up, from patio edge to waterline.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlue Slate Benefits at a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRain-ready colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e the slate is more intense when wet, adding depth and sheen on overcast British days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePond friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e fish friendly, so it suits ponds, rills and water features as well as dry beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine or bold finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e pick the 20mm grade for neat detail work or 40mm for a chunkier statement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBig job quantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 750kg in one bulk bag covers large projects and small courtyards alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlue Slate Chippings Product Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBowland Stone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue slate chippings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrushed naturally coloured blue slate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBag weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 750kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAvailable options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20mm, 40mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximate piece size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20-40mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWet appearance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDarkens and shines\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable uses\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRaised beds, borders, general landscaping, ponds, water features\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupplied in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBulk bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for Contemporary Outdoor Spaces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePair it with ornamental grasses, composite decking and slim steel planters for a clean, modern scheme that stays smart all year. Homeowners finishing a new build garden can lay one bag across beds and paths in a weekend and get a consistent look from day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable for Your Project\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlue slate in 20mm and 40mm grades is in stock at Garden N Outdoor, travelling to you by rapid mainland delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will every bag of blue slate look identical?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA: No two bags of natural stone are exactly alike. Bowland Stone notes that colour and size may vary slightly, which is normal for crushed slate and helps the finished area look natural rather than manufactured.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Which grade should I choose, 20mm or 40mm?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA: The 20mm option gives a finer, tighter surface that suits paths, pots and smaller beds. The 40mm grade has more presence and works well in larger borders, rockeries and around water features where bolder texture reads better from a distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How long does a bulk bag take to arrive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA: We arrange rapid mainland delivery for bulk bags through a dependable courier service, with updates as your 750kg bag moves. 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