Hypertufa sounds like a plant disease, but it's not; it's something that you might want to bring into your garden. The name comes from "tufa," a porous, lightweight, soft rock. It's easy to gouge out ...
What is hypertufa? It is an anthropic rock from various aggregates bonded by Portland cement. Invented for use in alpine gardens, it is growing in popularity everywhere for making garden ornaments, ...
Hypertufa sounds like a plant disease, but it's not; it's something that you might want to bring into your garden. The name comes from "tufa," a porous, lightweight, soft rock. It's easy to gouge out ...
Hypertufa sounds like a plant disease, but it's not; it's something that you might want to bring into your garden. The name comes from "tufa," a porous, lightweight, soft rock. It's easy to gouge out ...
Have you seen those thick, sturdy plant containers that look like they're made of ancient limestone? Although real weathered limestone in the shape of a plant container is available in nature, what ...
Recently I attended a workshop on building do-it-yourself garden pots called Hypertufas. I stumbled upon Hypertufas at both the Denver and Salt Lake City botanical gardens. These are man-made pots, ...
As I look for inspiration (and a way to become more interested in my garden), I realized that finding some DIY projects to spruce up my yard might be just the key. As I browse for garden ideas, I find ...
The weathered surface of a stone planter adds Old World character to a garden. However, the high cost and heavy weight of these timeless containers can break your budget and your back. The good news ...