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Old 15-Dec-2005   #11
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Can anyone tell me the difference between the Pumice, and Lava Rock. Seem to have many of the same qualities.

I saw Boon's mix which incorporated both. Is this necessary?

Also, where on-line can I purchase these in small enough quantities?

I don;t believe this is a Lowe's or Home Depot purchase.

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Actually, I do get my lava at Home Depot, but it may be a regional item. I get pumice at the garden store, the brand is "Whitney Farms". Again, it may be regional.

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Old 15-Dec-2005   #12
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Purchasing Pumice and Lava Rock
Any on-line stores. I am in NJ.

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Actually, I do get my lava at Home Depot, but it may be a regional item.


What size is it? Do you have to crush it? If so, how do you go about it? I've seen lava rock at Lowes but it's about the size of a golfball.
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Any on-line stores. I am in NJ.

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I found this on eBay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/2-one-gallon-ba...1QQcmdZViewItem

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What size is it? Do you have to crush it? If so, how do you go about it? I've seen lava rock at Lowes but it's about the size of a golfball.


This stuff I get here at Home Depot comes in a pretty small bag, sold with the indoor plant soil and stuff. Is is already a nice size. If I remember, I'll post the brand next time I'm out in the shed.

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And here is some pumice:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Small-Grained-P...1QQcmdZViewItem

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Any on-line stores. I am in NJ.

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One more possible source (for lava):

http://www.reddome.com/

The sometimes sell on eBay as well, but you may be able to contact them directly as well.

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