Where does everyone else get their rocks for root over rock?

12-Jul-2005	#11
jeremy_norbury bonsaiTALK Master Chief Join Date: Sep-2003 Location: Amstelveen Country: Netherlands USDA Zone: 8 AHS Heat Zone: 2-3 Posts: 1,251	The rock always has to be bigger than you think - because the tree grows...and the rock...well, it's a rock, it rocks. I use TUFA rock - which is so soft you scoop out holes to plant your trees in with a spoon. Jerry __________________ All I ask is the chance to prove that money can't make me happy. Spike Milligan I told you I was ill. Spike Milligan's Gravestone

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12-Jul-2005	#12
sheepinajeep bonsaiTALK Journeyman Join Date: Jul-2005 Posts: 26	That TUFA rock stuff is pretty cool.... ....I had read about that type of rock, too....is the aquarium store variety (if I remember correctly?) What type of plants do you have growing from your TUFA? That is a pretty cool set up!

12-Jul-2005	#13
sheepinajeep bonsaiTALK Journeyman Join Date: Jul-2005 Posts: 26	I went to my local rockery.... .....and IT ROCKED! Hah! Just wanted to say thanks to everyone who responded....I didn't even know this place existed literally three minutes from my house....I was allowed to take one of their golf carts and look for the right rock....this was the kind of place that had those huge slabs of whatever rock you wanted, great for future "slab" platform when my plants get really big. Anyhow, the guy was really nice...he gave me the first timer "discount" and only charged me $1 each for my large rocks....both of them of volcanic material, one with some cool nooks and crannies.... Can't wait...hope they work out!

13-Jul-2005

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Originally Posted by sheepinajeep

....I had read about that type of rock, too....is the aquarium store variety (if I remember correctly?)

What type of plants do you have growing from your TUFA? That is a pretty cool set up!

They are Cotoneaster. The accent plants are Sedum. The whole thing is about 6 years old - including the trees.

It's very hard to find this kind of rock - this piece I bought over 20 years ago in England. Bonsai nurseries sometimes have it.

Jerry

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13-Jul-2005

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Originally Posted by sheepinajeep

.....and IT ROCKED! Hah! Just wanted to say thanks to everyone who responded....I didn't even know this place existed literally three minutes from my house....I was allowed to take one of their golf carts and look for the right rock....this was the kind of place that had those huge slabs of whatever rock you wanted, great for future "slab" platform when my plants get really big.

Anyhow, the guy was really nice...he gave me the first timer "discount" and only charged me $1 each for my large rocks....both of them of volcanic material, one with some cool nooks and crannies....

Can't wait...hope they work out!

I think its great you found a good rock place near your home but.....

You get FREE GOLF BUGGIES

? no way....far out man...

My rock dude looks like one of the singers in ZZ Top, with a rabid dog on a 60lb chain gaurding his stock...

Damn dog almost bit my crotch off looking for volcanic gravel and you get a golf buggy to go crusing in...

Anytime you wanna go looking for rocks in Oz I'll show you round now worries....see the reef and rainforest whilst your here...

Oh and make sure you ask your rock dude to keep his eyes out for cool stock if its offered to him...network and you'll have awesome stones to work with in no time.

Happy hunting at Your new Rock Quarry Sheep!

Tai

11-Nov-2007

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Originally Posted by sheepinajeep

Hi there,

Maybe I did a wrong search on line, or maybe everyone else lives in great areas so they can find a rock outside, but man, I am having a rough time of it!

I kinda feel like a freak BUYING a ROCK for my plant (especially when I used to live in an area where I think there was a ton of cool ones), but I also don't want to make a mistake and find what I consider a cool specimen, and then have it break in half down the road, for whatever reason. That's what we have around here....some slate like stuff that you can chuck against each other and they'll shatter into a million pieces.

I know the rock should have characater and grooves and niches and not be a flat river rock. I also know that the rock shouldn't be flashy like quartz or stuff like that....

Anyhow, I was wondering if people use rocks sold for aquariums (are they even safe?) and what type? I've seen the lava rock, and also some sort of other stuff, but once again, not sure if they are safe.

And oh yes, I have looked for the Japanese Ibigawa (sp?) rock....came up empty on that one as well!

Or if you purchased them on line, where did you go?

Thanks for the input!

hi there..im bricks from the philippines...we have a good quality of rock here that we're using to make such good looking rock clasping bonsai..i posted some pictures for your reference...its a limestone very much safe and compatible to almost any bonsai species...well if you're interested you can email me @trailblazerxx22@yahoo.com.....good day!

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