Decades ago when I moved into suburbia and walked around checking out other people’s gardens I was drawn to slate as hard landscaping. In my opinion this material looks really classy and elegant. And it looks almost better in the rain. It can be a tad expensive though, depending on the quality you go for.
Slate is a natural stone that comes in several colours. Fifty shades of grey, ranging from light to near black is the most common, but it also comes in green, blue, rusty, sandy and purplish hues. In addition to what I said above about the classy appeal, slate is durable and has anti-slip properties. It’s also easy to keep clean. If you are looking for a hard landscaping material with versatility this could be another reason to pick this one. In addition to tiling, there’s chippings, and rockery. It’s possible to create a uniform colour scheme yet have different textures, or why not choose different colours for a creative look?
In regards to tiles, slate can take on very different impressions depending on the shape of the edges. Straight cut edges give a more modern look while jagged edges has a more traditional, even rural vibe about them. The size in the gaps between the tiles and how you decide to fill them is another design consideration. Slate can be used for paths, patios, retaining walls and decorative walls and decorative elements generally. Just to mention some design alternatives …
