Slate is more applicable natural stone than it gets credit for. Beyond basic building, slate can be incorporated into a landscape design to enrich the aesthetics and value of the property. Just like granite, marble or soapstone, every slab of slate is unique and has its own decorous qualities.

 

1. Borders: Slate can be used around a tree or to line a flower bed.

 

2. Stairs: Steps made of slate will last longer than wood and will blend in more harmoniously.

 

3. Patio: You can add color or patterns using slate slabs for the foundation of a patio.

 

4. Wall: Use a slate wall to make a raised terrace for ground cover plantings or encircle an area for privacy or intimacy.

 

5. Walkway:  A walkway of slate slabs will make for a charming garden experience.

 

6. Bench: Stacked slabs of slate can make for a modern, Zen-like seating option.

 

7. Waterfall: Running water over slate slabs will make a stunningly serene water feature.