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- Stock: In Stock
- Model: S-01
- Diameter: 39.00 cm
- Net weight: 5.00 kg
- Dimensions: 45.00 cm × 60.00 cm × 23.00 cm
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The GARTENDEK S-01 is a hollow artificial stone designed to bring visual order to outdoor spaces. Shaped to resemble a natural field boulder, it conceals small garden equipment — pumps, taps, drain covers, electrical sockets, irrigation valves — while adding a genuine stone accent to the landscape.
At just 5 kg, the S-01 can be placed and repositioned by hand in under a minute, on any surface: lawn, gravel, soil, or paving. No tools, no foundations, no permanent changes to your garden. Beneath its irregular, organic silhouette lies a hollow interior with a coverage diameter of approximately 39 cm — enough to shelter the most common utility elements found in residential gardens.
The surface is formed from natural marble chips embedded in a marine-grade gelcoat, producing the color variation and texture of a real field stone. Available in two natural tones — Red and Gray — the S-01 is the entry model in the GARTENDEK range: compact, lightweight, and designed for long-term outdoor placement without maintenance.
The S-01 is constructed from a multi-layer fiberglass composite — the same class of material used in boat hull construction, chosen for its strength-to-weight ratio and long-term weather resistance.
The outer surface is a marble chip and marble powder gelcoat of the ISO/NPG class. The color is not painted, printed, or applied as a film. Instead, natural stone chips and stone dust of different colors are mixed directly into the gelcoat compound during manufacturing. This means the color and grain are embedded in the material itself, producing a surface that ages gracefully rather than peeling, flaking, or fading.
Compared with typical alternatives:
| Criterion | GARTENDEK S-01 | Natural field stone | Concrete cover | Budget plastic (HDPE / polyresin) |
| Weight (comparable size) | 5 kg | 40–80 kg | 25–50 kg | 1–3 kg |
| Hollow interior | ✅ Conceals equipment | ❌ Solid | ❌ Typically solid | ✅ Hollow |
| Visual realism | Marble chips in gelcoat | Natural stone | Industrial appearance | Paint / print — fades in 2–3 seasons |
| Installation | One hand, <1 min | Mechanical lift required | Heavy manual work | One hand |
| Access to concealed element | ✅ Lift and replace instantly | ❌ Must remove entirely | ❌ Fixed installation | ✅ Lift |
| UV / frost resistance | ✅ Engineered (−30 °C to +60 °C) | Variable (natural variation) | ⚠️ Can crack in freeze-thaw cycles | ⚠️ Surface degrades under UV |
| Load capacity | 100+ kg | Unlimited | High | Not rated |
| Service life | 10+ years | Indefinite | Variable (cracking risk) | 2–4 years |
Price range Production | From €164 EU (Italy / Slovenia) | €300–1,500+ Natural quarrying | €40–120 Local / industrial | €30–110 Predominantly China |
Decorative landscaping
Place the S-01 as a standalone stone accent in a garden bed, along a pathway, or near a seating area. Many owners use it purely for decoration — no equipment concealment needed — to introduce a natural stone element without the weight and cost of a real boulder.
Equipment concealment
Cover a small garden pump, outdoor tap, drain lid, or electrical junction box. The hollow interior (ø ~39 cm) accommodates most compact utility installations. Equipment remains fully accessible at any time.
Garden zoning
Use one or several stones to define visual boundaries between garden areas — separating a flower bed from a lawn, marking the transition between a patio and a planted zone, or anchoring the corner of a gravel path.
Terrace and yard organization
Near a terrace, the S-01 can conceal an irrigation valve, a cable bundle, or a low-voltage transformer for garden lighting, replacing an industrial-looking element with a calm, natural form.
Water feature integration
At the edge of a pond or fountain, the S-01 hides the pump or filter housing while blending visually with the surrounding stones and planting.
The S-01 is the entry model of the GARTENDEK artificial stone range — the lightest (5 kg), most compact (45 × 60 × 23 cm), and most affordable unit in the lineup (€164.37 including delivery).
It is the logical choice when the concealment target is small — up to 39 cm in diameter — and when a minimal, natural-looking stone accent is sufficient. Its irregular field-boulder shape gives it an organic silhouette that suits informal, naturalistic garden styles.
Choose the S-01 when:
- The object to conceal measures ≤39 cm
- Budget is a primary consideration
- A small, lightweight stone is preferred over a larger landscape element
- You are trying GARTENDEK products for the first time
Consider a different model when:
- The target object exceeds 39 cm — look at S-05 (ø 49 cm), S-07 (ø 45 cm), or the M-series
- Greater height clearance is needed — the M-series offers profiles up to 32 cm
- A wider horizontal footprint is required — XL-01 covers up to ~80 cm diameter with a flat stone profile
The S-01 works well as a standalone piece or as part of a multi-stone arrangement using different GARTENDEK models to create a varied, natural-looking stone grouping.
