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Black Slate Chips

4.91,400+ reviews

Flat 1–2" dark slate pieces for beds and paths

Black slate chips are flat pieces of slate, a stone that splits into thin layers. Pieces run about 1 to 2 inches across and lie flat, so they overlap into a smooth, layered surface instead of a pile of chunks. The dark charcoal color sets off plants and light hardscape, and wet slate turns a deeper black. Use it in modern beds, borders, and around water features. Size varies slightly by location, and color runs charcoal to blue-black with some lighter streaks, varying by location.

Black slate chips are flat, layered pieces of dark slate about 1 to 2 inches, not Black Gravel, which is crushed, chunky, angular dark stone.

Also called: black slate, slate chips, slate gravel, crushed black slate, black slate mulch, slate landscape rock.

4.9· 1,400+ reviews11,821 deliveries · 50 states

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Product Specifications

Material
Natural slate
Size
1"–2" (varies slightly by location)
Shape
Flat, layered pieces
Weight
~2,100 lbs per cubic yard
Coverage (3" deep)
~100 sq ft per ton
Color
Charcoal to black, varies by location
Minimum Order
1 ton
Delivery
Dump truck, directly to your location

Best For

Modern bedsGarden pathsBed bordersAround water features
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Bob M. · 5 stars · Google review

Why Choose This Product

Layered Look

Flat pieces overlap into a smooth, modern surface.

No Dye to Fade

Naturally dark stone that won't wash out.

Low Upkeep

Doesn't rot or need yearly topping off like mulch.

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The price you see includes dump-truck delivery to your site.

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Black slate chips lie flat for a layered, modern look. Pick river rock for smooth, rounded stone, or decomposed granite for a packed path surface.

Black Slate Chips reviews

Rated 4.9 from 1,400+ customer reviews on Google & our site

5 star
1337
4 star
58
3 star
17
2 star
8

Ryan H.

✓ Verified buyer · Mentions walkway gravel

The order was excellent, the entire process went smoothly. I ordered the walkway gravel for a project around the home and the road base for a patio. The delivery driver placed it exactly where I wanted it and it was delivered on time. Excellent customer service.

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Delivered in "" · Oct 20, 2026

Carl m.

✓ Verified buyer · Bought: River Rock

Ordered gravel , it was delivered with in a reasonable time. It will need power spayed once it’s spread out but it’s probably expected out of river rock

Delivered in Grove City · Nov 11, 2026

Michael G.

✓ Verified buyer · Bought: River Rock

This is the second wonderful experience I've had using your service. I especially appreciated the proactive calls to advise color choices and delivery timing. Your follow through was perfect. Thanks.

Delivered in Santa Clara · Nov 2, 2026

Charlotte T.

Google review · Mentions walkway gravel

Once again I had a great second delivery of gravel! We loved having Kevin deliver on time and in just the right space. He was able to back into our steep driveway with great skill. Jodie, who scheduled our delivery kept us up to date with exactly when our delivery would be arriving. I am very pleased with the type of gravel they provide. It looks great on our walkway!

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Jul 31, 2026

Denise

✓ Verified buyer · Bought: Pea Gravel

Great

Delivered in Phoenix · Nov 5, 2026

Terri L.

Google review · Mentions river rock

We received the best communication and support during the buying and delivery processes. User friendly links and fast quote, and the river rock is exactly as we pictured it. Would recommend Hello gravel from anywhere in the USA.

Sep 30, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Use the calculator with your length, width, and depth. A 2 to 3 inch layer gives full coverage. One ton covers about 100 square feet at 3 inches deep.

Black slate chips are flat and layered, so they lie down and overlap. Black Gravel is crushed dark stone with chunky, angular pieces. Pick slate for a flat, layered look. Pick black gravel for a uniform dark gravel.

Yes, for casual garden paths. The flat pieces settle and overlap into a fairly even surface. Edging keeps it in place. It's not a good fit for driveways, where tires break and scatter the chips.

Slate is naturally dark, so there's no dye to wash out. Dry slate looks lighter and grayer than wet slate, and some pieces show lighter streaks. That's normal for natural stone.

Fresh slate pieces can have thin, sharp edges. Wear gloves when you spread it, and skip it for play areas and dog runs.

By dump truck, straight to your property. The driver dumps it in one pile where you choose. Pick a firm, level spot the truck can reach, clear of cars and overhead wires. Delivery is included in the price you see.

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