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Get decorative with our stones
Get decorative with our stones
Decorative stones or aggregates help you theme and shape your landscape. They can be used to create pathways, driveways and surround features or just to add a pop of colour. They are a beautiful addition to any property and once laid require little, if any, maintenance.
Decorative stones are not only a chemical free way of suppressing weeds, they are also an excellent way of protecting your plants and trees. River pebbles reduce the harsh impact of the weather, protecting roots, retaining moisture, and reflecting heat. They also add a layer of insulation which can protect your plants in winter.
Stone chips, on the other hand, are an economical way of creating a traditional driveway with the angular stone chips fitting together tightly to create strength and stability. You can prevent stones and chips from moving around on sloped areas by laying a stonelock mesh or a ground stabilization matt.
North Island Range
See our full range of decorative stones available only in the North Island.
Return your 20kg bags to your nearest PlaceMakers store to be re-used and/or recycled.
South Island Range
See our full range of decorative stones available only in the South Island.
Return your 20kg bags to your nearest PlaceMakers store to be re-used and/or recycled.
Decorative Stones Inspiration
Popular Decorative Stone Products
Snow White
- Lustrous milky white colour
- Sourced from around the South Island
- 8–14mm
- Available in 20kg, 500kg and 1000kg
Awarua White
- White stone highlighted with mix of blue and grey stones
- Sourced from around the South Island
- 14–25mm
- Available in 20kg, 500kg and 1000kg
White Stone
- White stone highlighted with mix of blue and grey stones
- Sourced from around the South Island
- 14–25mm
- Available in 20kg, 500kg and 1000kg
Southern Gold
- Gold with black, grey, green and white pebbles sprinkled throughout
- Sourced from around the South Island
- 8–14mm
- Available in 20kg, 500kg and 1000kg
Gunsmoke
- Grey stones with flecks of silver
- Sourced from around the South Island
- 14–25mm
- Available in 20kg, 500kg and 1000kg
Ebony
- Base of black pebbles with shades of brown, gold and grey
- Sourced from around the South Island
- 14–25mm
- Available in 20kg, 500kg and 1000kg
Hoki Poki
- Attractive mix of golden coloured pebbles
- Sourced from around the South Island
- Available in 20kg, 500kg and 1000kg
Black Beauty
- Attractive black stones
- Sourced from around the South Island
- 8–14mm
- Available in 20kg, 500kg and 1000kg
River Pebble
- Natural grey river stone
- Sourced from around the South Island
- Available in Small (16–18mm) or Medium (20–40mm)
- Available in 20kg, 0.25m3, 0.5m3 and 1m3
Awarua
- Small white pebble
- Sourced from North Canterbury
- 8–14mm
- Available in 0.25m3, 0.5m3, 0.75m3 & 1m3
Ivory Limestone
- Stuning white chip
- Sourced from sunny Marlborough
- 0–7mm & 10–15mm
- Available in 20L*, 0.25m3, 0.5m3, 0.75m3 & 1m3 (*10–15mm only)
Kapuka
- Attractive mix of grey and white pebbles
- Sourced from the southern South Island
- 8–14mm
- Available in 20L, 0.25m3, 0.5m3, 0.75m3 & 1m3
Shotover Schist
- Mix of different shades of white, grey & green
- A flattish stone from Central Otago
- 25–40mm
- Available in 20L, 0.25m3, 0.5m3, 0.75m3 & 1m3
Teddington Chip
- Coloured stone chip from Banks Peninsula
- 20mm & 40mm
- Available in 20L*, 0.25m3, 0.5m3, 0.75m3 & 1m3 (*20mm only)
Crawford Hills
- Colours of gold, silver and brown
- Central Otago schist
- 20mm
- Available in 20L, 0.25m3, 0.5m3, 0.75m3 & 1m3
Blackstone
- Striking black colour
- Sourced from Otago
- 8–14mm & 50mm
- Available in 20L*, 0.25m3, 0.5m3, 0.75m3 & 1m3 (*8–14mm only)
Westland Schist
- Sparkling grey tones
- A specialist schist from our very own West Coast
- 10–20mm
- Available in 20L, 0.25m3, 0.5m3, 0.75m3 & 1m3
Amuri Limestone
- Neutral off-white colour
- Sourced from North Canterbury
- 12–20mm
- Available in 0.25m3, 0.5m3, 0.75m3 & 1m3
Get Inspired
PlaceMakers can help you get started on a paving project to suit your space, get inspired below and then come in store to discuss your next project.
Planter Box Project
Learn how Dean McGowan, a DIY enthusiast and PlaceMakers team member, recently built this solid and multi-tasking planter box.
Cottage Garden
Learn how the owners of a 1940’s cottage garden in Waiake, Torbay, transformed their wrap-around coastal garden into a low maintenance retreat.
A new level for entertaining
Andrew Shirley and his partner Nicola both had fun and learnt new skills while transforming the downstairs of their relocated villa into a new level area for entertaining.
Laying Paving Stones
Pavers are a practical way to lay hard-wearing paths, patios, courtyards and driveways, without just pouring plain concrete.
Learn about what you'll need, preparation, laying and compacting your paving project.
Landscaping Catalogue
At PlaceMakers we're well equipped to turn your landscaping dream into a reality. We have a comprehensive range of trade quality products and offer helpful advice.