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Bryn Cader Faner is a Bronze Age cairn located near the Rhinog mountains in Snowdonia National Park, North Wales.… Read More

Excavated in 1929, Bryn Celli Ddu (‘the mound in the dark grove’) is one of the most iconic neolithic landmarks in North Wales.… Read More

Lots of Rock Garden Ideas to provide great inspiration for a new project. Rock Gardens are also referred to as rockeries and alpine gardens.… Read More

A quick look at our favourite garden at RHS Chelsea 2021, Sarah Eberle’s Psalm 23 garden for the Bible Society.… Read More

Bodrhyddan Hall is a a stately home with one of the most picturesque gardens open to the public in North Wales.… Read More

Learn about UK Standing Stones, their rich heritage and how to find the best historic sites across the country.… Read More

We were delighted to receive wonderful customer photographs showcasing one of our 1.5m Slate Pyramids in a beautiful modern garden.… Read More

Stone Monolith installed in an interior design display at prestigious London restaurant, shop and bar Pantechnicon. … Read More

Portal Rocks are a beautiful way to add a unique feature to any garden design and they are commonly known as Window Stones.… Read More

Three of our hand selected Welsh Slate Monoliths were used in this beautiful Japanese garden design by OakDale Gardens.… Read More

Established in 1994 Caerau Gardens is a wonderful private garden set in the Welsh hills with breathtaking views of the Berwyn mountains.… Read More

We’ve highlighted the most popular natural stone water features for garden designs in the UK with this neat and informative post.… Read More

Sunrise Landscapes has a wealth of experience transforming garden spaces into beautiful landscapes from their base near Southampton.… Read More

Mr & Mrs Morgan provided us with photos and a testimonial as we supplied slate for their beautiful garden pond design.… Read More

Paul Taylor Design is based in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, offering design gardens and landscapes for both private and commercial clients.… Read More

Bodnant Gardens is a stunning setting in the hill of North Wales, curated by generations of the same family for over 150 years.… Read More

This wonderful standing stone commemorates Waldo Williams, one of the eminent Welsh language poets of the 20th century.… Read More

Meet the Four Seasons Monolith, a stunning collaboration between Welsh Slate Water Features and master stone mason Ray Moseley.… Read More

Just south of the Preselli Hills in Pembrokeshire lies Gors Fawr Stone Circle which comprises of 16 boulders in a 22m diameter circle. Eight … Read More

Monolith Case Study SM88 features customer photos of a garden design transformation including a new stone monolith water feature.… Read More

The Blue Lagoon in Abereiddi, Pembrokeshire is a former slate quarry that was active until 1910 and acquired by the National Trust in 1984.… Read More

Covering the Warwickshire and Worcestershire regions OakDale Gardens provide high quality hard and soft landscaping services.… Read More

We were pleased to receive these wonderful photos from a customer who recently installed one of our Large Stone Monoliths as part of their garden design.… Read More

Porthgain is a picturesque coastal hamlet, once a thriving commercial harbour and now a superb place to visit in the West Wales region.… Read More

Chi Gardens cater for a wide range of settings and budgets, experienced with natural stone in modern and traditional garden settings.… Read More

Lovely customer photos in this Quartz & Granite Boulder Case Study, installed by Chi Gardens from West Sussex.… Read More

In this Waterfall Ledge Case Study we look at how one customer used slabs of real Welsh Slate as part of their new pond … Read More

Located in the West Sussex area, Mark Payne Landscape Design provide high quality garden designs for discerning homeowners.… Read More

We’ve completed the move into a new Workshop! Customers are welcome, by appointment only, to view our garden stones and water features.… Read More

Hanami is an ancient Japanese tradition, meaning “flower viewing” or more specifically – cherry blossom viewing.… Read More

A mecca for walkers and climbers, the Ogwen Valley Window Stones have recently been installed to focus visitor eyes to points of interest.… Read More

Learn about Welsh Slate Water Features’s support for the City of Southampton Swimming Club COVID19 appeal on Crowdfunder.… Read More

Built around 3500BC, Maen Y Bardd Burial Chamber stands high in the hills above the Conwy valley in North Wales, a charming neolithic site.… Read More

Feature of the Month includes one of our natural stone garden ornaments at a heavily discounted price.… Read More

Discover our Top 10 Outdoor Shower Makeover Tips to make your shower space a lush and luxurious outdoor paradise.… Read More

Gecko Greenscapes are an Approved Installer for Welsh Slate Water Features in the Surrey and London regions. … Read More

Essential information for How To Install a Water Feature in your garden, including the key steps and required products.… Read More

The Snowdonia Slate Trail is an 83 mile route that takes walkers on a historic tour of the Welsh mining industry and beautiful scenery.… Read More

We look at how one customer enhanced their kerb appeal in this Front Garden Monolith Case Study with our Welsh Slate garden products.… Read More

We look at who St David was, why we celebrate him and how to celebrate in true Welsh fashion.… Read More

Great to receive images of this Slate Bench in it’s new home. … Read More

Discover waterfalls in Wales with our extensive guide to the very best natural flows of water across the country.… Read More

We’re proud to announce two new XXL Slate Monoliths have joined the Welsh Slate Water Features collection!… Read More

Spring is one of the most inspiring and exciting times in the garden. Here are our top spring gardening ideas packed full of inspiration!… Read More

Rheadr y Parc Mawr is a beautiful series of waterfalls on the northern edge of Snowdonia National Park in North Wales.… Read More

Health and wellbeing is more important than ever before, learn how to make a kitchen garden for a great way to nurture the soul. … Read More

Bronze age stone circle with 41 standing stones, near the village of Llandrillo in North East Wales.… Read More

Welcome to 2021! A quick update post for our customers, lockdown and stock levels and some photos of Wales in the snow!… Read More

At the north tip of this large reservoir in North Wales lies the impressive Llyn Brenig Ring Cairn, with the initial construction dated to … Read More

Discover interesting Winter Gardening Ideas to keep busy during the coldest months of the year in your garden.… Read More

Quick and easy information about Xmas Delivery Dates to ensure customers receive gifts in time for the big day!… Read More

Huge Black Friday Garden Deals at Welsh Slate Water Features, with 10% OFF ALL Monoliths, Pyramids, Window Stones and Boulders!… Read More

One of our garden boulder water features found its way into a garden design by Emerging Landscape Design in a modern setting.… Read More

Landscape designers Crowcroft Bros installed this unique Valley View Window Stone for a garden in the North East.… Read More

We sourced a Small Trio of Stones for a customer in North Wales who was looking for three matched pieces of natural Welsh Slate.… Read More

Graduate Gardeners are an award-winning garden design, construction and landscaping company creating exquisite gardens.… Read More

Haven Gardens is a professional design and landscaping team offering unique design and construction services from their base in Southampton.… Read More

Learn about the unusual neolithic structure Capel Garmon Burial Chamber, with it’s triple chambers, large capstone and view of Snowdonia.… Read More

Ash Dieback is a highly destructive fungus that will kill around 80% of UK Ash trees, we explore the impact it will have on our woodlands.… Read More

We look at how one of our customers revitalised their kerb appeal with a Portland Stone bench & monolith.… Read More

Learn about The History of Japanese Garden Design in our informative and interesting blog exploring it’s origins.… Read More

Based in Brighton, Grove Gardens offer a friendly and professional garden design services throughout Sussex.… Read More

Take a tour of Compton Acres gardens with us on a fresh September morning, the sunshine flooding the spaces with wonderful light.… Read More

In this guest post garden designer Jo Connolly talks us through how she created Raised Vegetable Beds in her own garden!… Read More

After a wonderful few days at Stansted Park Garden Show, we headed over to the Isle of Purbeck to check out Old Harry Rocks.… Read More

Welsh Slate Water Features were proud to be among the exhibitors at The Garden Show @ Stansted Park, held 4 – 6th September 2020.… Read More

Discover the best Japanese Gardens In The UK. Find website links, information and contact details in our helpful guide.… Read More

As the leaves signal the fall, now is the perfect time to look at the best Autumn Gardening Ideas and how you may be able to introduce them.… Read More

UK wildlife photographer Gareth Kelley shows us How To Photograph Garden Birds in the final part of his guest blog series.… Read More

Learn about our extensive range of Garden Boulder Water Features with our new promotional video and fabulous shots of Welsh mountains.… Read More

A complete guide to Welsh Slate. We explore the fascinating past, present & future of Welsh Slate and everything in between!… Read More

We’re proud to present Birds To Spot In Your Garden, a truly unique guest post by exceptional UK wildlife photographer Gareth Kelley.… Read More

Ever wondered How Do Water Features Work? Learn how in this super simple guide with ideas, tips, maintenence & products!… Read More

Jubilee Tower occupies the summit of Moel Famau, the highest point in the Vale of Clwyd & an area of outstanding natural beauty.… Read More

Get free Garden Obelisk Ideas in this helpful guide to adding large ornaments to any garden design or landscaping project.… Read More

Dan Goddard and his 10 strong team are specialists & master tradesmen in garden design, landscaping, maintenance and after-care.… Read More

Learn How To Encourage Birds To Your Garden with UK wildlife photographer Gareth Kelley’s best tips and tricks.… Read More

We enjoyed our first visit to RHS Garden Wisley on a spectacular summers day, with hazy blue skies and the gardens in full colour!… Read More

Discover great ideas for garden walkways with our comprehensive guide to a huge variety of design and landscaping solutions.… Read More

Discover the Top 5 Rare Garden Birds and how to spot them with outstanding UK wildlife photographer Gareth Kelley.… Read More

In this Purbeck Stack Case Study we look at the garden of Simon & Caroline and how they turned it into their dream outdoor space.… Read More

Terracotta Garden Case Study with completed photos of a stone monolith water feature installed in a red brick design.… Read More

We’re proud to present Birds To Spot In Your Garden, a truly unique guest post by exceptional UK wildlife photographer Gareth Kelley.… Read More

Crowcroft Bros are landscapers based in the North East of England and are approved installers for Welsh Slate Water Features.… Read More

Celebrate Welsh Wine Week by discovering new UK vineyards and wine retailers and buying British wine online.… Read More

Just a few miles from the popular town of Fishguard, Strumble Head is a rocky headland that marks the southern tip of Cardigan Bay.… Read More

How To Create A Zen Garden introduces the key elements of building a garden that promotes wellbeing and engages the senses.… Read More

Make the most of the sunshine in your garden with this blog post, packed with great Summer Gardening Ideas and things to do at home.… Read More

Thanks to Rob Woodhouse at Solent Garden Services for contributing landscaping experience to this guest post for How To Plan & Lay A Patio.… Read More

We’re pleased to announce our blog has joined Feedspot’s prestigious Top 75 Garden Design Blogs list for the best content.… Read More

RCS Gardens are a residential garden maintenance company providing reliable, knowledgeable and professional service for home owners.… Read More

Stonehenge is one of the most revered historic sites in the UK. We explore it’s links to Wales and Pembrokeshire in particular.… Read More

English Wine Week is a celebration organised by WineGB that highlights vineyards, retailers and the many fantastic wines readily available.… Read More

Pentre Ifan Burial Chamber is the most striking megalithic monument in Wales. At around 5000 years old, this Portal Dolmen tomb is a must visit for tourists.… Read More

Short vlog showing how we choose pieces of slate by hand for our range of Garden Ornaments and Natural Stone Features for garden designs.… Read More

Thanks to Jo Connolly for this guest blog with a deep insight into Working With Natural Stone In Garden Design from a Designer’s perspective.… Read More

This Japanese Garden Case Study focuses on the winner of our Monolith Giveaway in May, with Claire from Cheshire showing off her garden.… Read More

With the huge Moel Siabod mountain backdrop, Dolwyddelan Castle is a stunning mountain pass fortress built by Llywelyn the Great.… Read More

One of our medium slate monoliths found a new celebrity home in the London garden of Mr Calum Best, reality tv star & entrepreneur.… Read More

Memorial Window Stone case study, the design referencing the 100 years that had passed since the end of the First World War 1918 – 2018.… Read More

Tomen Y Mur is a historic, 2,000+ year old Roman Fort near Llyn Trawsfynydd in Snowdonia National Park, North Wales.… Read More

A.B. Fencing & Landscaping supply garden services to the Romford area, creating outside living areas to relax & enjoy.… Read More

As an introduction to our Historic Sites series Sarah Day @ Prehistoric Experiences has provided this wonderful insight into natural stone.… Read More

It’s important to make time in the modern world for Mindfulness In The Garden, reconnecting with nature and switching off from technology.… Read More

Jack Dunckley is one of the UK’s most highly thought of garden designers, with a host of breathtaking RHS Show Gardens to his name.… Read More

We’re pleased to introduce our 2020 Portland Stone Range of unique garden features and accessories with this short video.… Read More

Window Stones make a great alternative to standard monolith water features in garden designs, learn more in our Guide to Window Stones.… Read More

Our guide for How To Build A Stone Pyramid makes it simple and easy to install a natural stone feature in any garden.… Read More

Take a virtual Workshop Tour with Welsh Slate Water Features, learn how we hand craft natural stone into garden ornaments and features.… Read More

The origins of How To Build a Rockery trace back to traditional Japanese gardens. Learn about planning, planting and top tips in our guide.… Read More

Instant Scenery is offer high quality gardening, design and grounds maintenance from their base in Worcester. Their enthusiastic team are passionate about creating great … Read More

RHS Show winning Shani Lawrence offers bespoke garden design consultancy services in Pembrokeshire, West Wales.… Read More

Japanese gardens are renowned for their transcendent beauty, with deep connections to history & culture, inspired by water & natural stone.… Read More