landscaping boulders

petunialover · Fri Jun 03, 2005 12:26 am

It's something like hypertufia, but I can't find it on the net. Anyone?

petunialover · Fri Jun 03, 2005 12:28 am

Oh I'm sorry, I'm looking for this stuff anyone know about it? Hypertufia?

PL

The Helpful Gardener · Tue Jun 14, 2005 12:23 pm

Here ya go...

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Medium rare for mine...

HG

opabinia51 · Wed Jun 15, 2005 1:48 am

Okay, someone had to ask the question: What would someone use Hypertufa for? (As apposed to using cement)

The Helpful Gardener · Wed Jun 15, 2005 9:48 pm

Looks better and I think it's much nicer for plants (not as limey)... Looks better too. Makes a nice planter...

opabinia51 · Thu Jun 16, 2005 6:45 pm

So it's just an aesthetics thing?

wingdesigner · Thu Jun 16, 2005 9:34 pm

Mostly yes, Opa; it also doesn't have to be kiln-fired like clay, good for those who don't have a kiln or one big enough for the job. They suck watts like you wouldn't believe and get so hot, I'd be afraid to have one in the house (unless you used it for heating, as well...

). I suppose it can be dyed different colours, like cement, but the directions I've seen don't go there. That's all I know.

Happy Gardening.

The Helpful Gardener · Tue Jul 05, 2005 10:11 pm

Yes, it's aesthetic, but the broken rough surface is much better for root development (roots tend to bifurcate rather than circle...)

Anonymous · Mon Dec 05, 2005 10:41 pm

most of the people i see that use it just do it b/c it looks better.

The Helpful Gardener · Tue Dec 06, 2005 10:14 pm

I suspect you are right, TD, but it's also a lot lighter...

strutta97 · Tue May 02, 2006 8:16 pm

Also, it weighs a lot less. Easier to move around when you have to. It's being used more and more in construction these days because of its insulating properties.

Bryan