Slate, Diabase & Hard Landscaping Stones from Turkey

Alongside marble and travertine, Turkey also offers a strong portfolio of hard landscaping stones such as slate, diabase and other durable rock types. These materials are ideal where resistance to weathering, impact and heavy pedestrian traffic is essential, for example in gardens, public parks, streetscapes and urban plazas.

As a Turkish natural stone supplier, Atlas Natural Stones can combine slate, diabase, basalt, andesite and other outdoor materials in one coordinated package. You can see representative materials in our main Products section and explore different project styles on the Projects page.

Where Slate and Diabase Are Used

Turkish slate and diabase are typically chosen for exterior applications where a rugged, natural look is desired:

• Garden paths, stepping-stone walkways and informal routes
• Terraces, seating areas and landscape platforms
• Retaining walls, low garden walls and planters
• Rockeries, water features and decorative borders
• Public parks, squares and streetscape elements

These stones often appear together with basalt and andesite paving stones from Turkey, especially in projects that require both paved surfaces and vertical landscape elements.

Key Properties of Slate & Diabase for Landscaping

Compared with polished interior marble, hard landscaping stones are selected more for performance and texture than for high gloss. Important characteristics include:

• High strength and impact resistance for heavy use in public areas
• Natural split or cleft surfaces that provide grip and character
• Good resistance to freeze–thaw cycles in cold climates
• Low maintenance — surfaces can weather naturally over time
• Earthy colors that blend well with planting and landscape design

When you are comparing material options, it may help to review the broader context in Choosing Between Marble, Travertine, Limestone and Granite and then decide where slate and diabase fit into your exterior package.

Common Formats for Landscaping Stones

Slate, diabase and other hard landscaping stones can be supplied in several practical formats:

• Irregular flagstones for organic garden paths and patios
• Rectangular tiles and pavers for more structured terraces and walkways
• Blocks and walling stones for retaining walls and raised planters
• Cobbles and setts for driveways and traffic-calming areas
• Custom cut-to-size for edging, steps and landscape details

For streetscape design with a focus on traffic-bearing surfaces, see Urban Design & Streetscapes with Basalt and Andesite.

Combining Landscaping Stones with Other Turkish Materials

In many projects, designers combine slate and diabase with Turkish marble, travertine and limestone to achieve a layered landscape:

• Marble or travertine around pools and terraces near buildings
• Basalt or andesite for main pathways and plazas
• Slate and diabase for garden areas, borders and informal paths

This approach allows the project to use each stone where it performs best. Our overview Introduction to Turkish Natural Stones gives a wider picture of how these categories work together.

Planning a Landscaping Package with Atlas Natural Stones

When you send us your landscaping drawings and material lists, we can:

• Propose suitable Turkish slate, diabase, basalt and other hard stones
• Coordinate formats (flagstones, tiles, walling pieces, steps)
• Align colors and textures with nearby marble or travertine areas
• Prepare combined quotations for all exterior stone elements

To discuss a specific project, you can reach us via the contact page or send your schedule directly using the email address listed in the footer. If you would like to see more reference ideas with Turkish stones, visit the Projects section.