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Decorative Aggregate (1″, Slate, Chips)

Category: Decorative Aggregate

📏 Product Specifications

Size Range 1"
Material Type Slate, Chips

🏗️ Applications & Uses

Garden pathways ✓ Recommended
Mulch alternative ✓ Recommended
Planter toppers ✓ Recommended
Landscape borders ✓ Recommended
Water features ✓ Recommended

Decorative Aggregate - Slate Chips, 1" Size

Decorative aggregate in the form of 1" slate chips is a premium landscaping material known for its distinctive, flat, and angular appearance. Produced by mechanically breaking natural slate into uniform chips, this aggregate offers a unique texture and a subtle, elegant color palette that enhances outdoor spaces.

The 1" size range provides excellent ground coverage while remaining easy to spread and maintain. Slate's natural durability and resistance to fading make it ideal for high-visibility areas. Common applications include garden beds, pathways, patios, and around water features, where the chips help suppress weeds, retain soil moisture, and provide a clean, finished look. The angular shape helps the chips lock in place, reducing migration and making them less likely to scatter compared to rounded stones. While slate chips are not suitable for high-traffic driveways due to their flat shape, they excel in decorative and low-traffic settings, offering a low-maintenance, visually appealing solution for both residential and commercial landscapes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Decorative Aggregate used for?

Decorative Aggregate is typically used for garden pathways, mulch alternative, planter toppers, and other construction and landscaping projects requiring materials.

What size is Decorative Aggregate?

Decorative Aggregate typically comes in 1" size range, making it suitable for applications that require slate, chips aggregate material with consistent sizing.

Where can I get Decorative Aggregate?

Hello Gravel may be able to provide Decorative Aggregate depending on your location and current product availability. Check our available materials or contact us by phone, text, or email to confirm availability in your area. We can often arrange delivery in as soon as 2 business days.

How much Decorative Aggregate do I need?

Use our gravel calculator to determine how much Decorative Aggregate you need. You'll need to measure the length, width, and desired depth of your project area. The calculator will provide the quantity needed in cubic yards or tons.

Key Characteristics of Decorative Aggregate

Material Properties

Decorative Aggregate is slate, chips and classified as material, providing specific performance characteristics for construction applications.

Size Specifications

Standard Decorative Aggregate is graded to 1" specifications, ensuring consistent particle size distribution for reliable project outcomes.

Common Applications

Industry professionals typically specify Decorative Aggregate for projects requiring dependable performance and specific drainage or structural properties.

Hello Gravel Availability

Hello Gravel may be able to source Decorative Aggregate depending on your location and current inventory. We offer fast delivery, often within 2 business days when material is available.

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Hello Gravel may be able to provide Decorative Aggregate in your area with delivery as soon as 2 business days.