Where to Find Cheap/Free Rocks for Gardening
Daliah
20 years ago
Featured Answer
Sort by:Oldest
Comments (23)
Crazy_Gardener
20 years agoRelated Discussions
Need rocks for water feature and rock garden
Comments (8)I agree, in a store you pay about $1 / lb, can get to $ 100 easily, too much for me to spend. I often look for rocks on the side of a road while driving. I had luck driving through Vermont and found an area where there was a little rock slide at the side of the road. Filled up my trunk. The problem is also that I can not pick up and move in and out of a car trunk rocks weighing more than 40 lbs. 20 lbs is about a one-man rock to carry comfortably. For larger rocks you probably need a truck and a fork lift....See MoreAnyone know where I can get free/cheap rain barrel in PGH?
Comments (6)Thanks for the advice, though I haven't had any luck with CL (Posted twice now). It would be easier if I were a bit handier andn could make one myself! There are a few groups that have meetings or the like to show you how to make one (I think that there was one at Whole Foods recently), but I might just have to make this a project when I have more time to tinker. I might try Freecycle again after the baby is born, not much time to drive around for pick ups!. ;-0 Thanks! Jen...See MoreNeed free/super cheap garden stone for edging
Comments (3)I have a large garden and have never felt the need to edge with stones. Tried it years ago, and they always got in the way, didn't work, and looked like they didn't belong. Contrived, comes to mind. Brandon's right about rocks, if you don't have em', you want em' and if you do, you want to get rid of them. If your ground is flat, you want some hills. If it's hilly, you want to terrace it and get some flat ground. If it's wet, you want dry. If it's dry you want wet. I guess it's always greener on the other side of the fence and that won't change. Since I don't have much of a budget for the garden, I try to work with what I have. I have a lot of round rocks on my land, but I did buy blasted quarry rock for outcroppings. The round rock I dig up is used for lower, water related applications. So, to sum it up, just because you don't have stones for edging, doesn't mean you shouldn't make more beds. That's the way I see it anyway. Got any pics? Mike...out of my area, but in my element....See MoreFree weed killing tip and free rocks!
Comments (0)The park in which I purchased my MH has generously sized lots, which is, I suppose, a blessing and a curse. Residents are responsible for the maintence of their yards. The park is located in a rural area, literally surrounded by farms. Maybe because of this, many yards are neglected. About six months ago, ownership of the park changed hands. The new owner has started enforcing park rules, and has especially cracked down on two things, one being yard maintenance. (The other being the two pets per household rule.) I like this. I don't want to live in a park where the yards look shabby and where cats and dogs run rampant. Unfortunately, the MH I bought has perhaps the worst yard in the park. It is basically dirt and lots of long weeds. So I'm going to have to do something pretty immediately. I don't want to be a bad lot renter and I don't want to be a bad neighbor. I have three constraints. One, I have rheumatoid arthritis and I eventually want a yard that is low to no maintenance. Two, I'm on a budget. There are a lot of things I want to do to upgrade my home and I don't want to spend money on the yard that takes away from my ability to get a new roof, so to speak. Three, I'm trying to do my bit to save our environment, and thus I don't want to spray a ton of poison all over the place to get rid of the weeds. So I've done a bit of research and have come up with a nearly free way to kill the weeds without chemical weed killers, and a nearby free way to get all the lava rocks and other rocks my heart desires. I figure if I can get rid of all the weeds and cover the yard with attractive rocks, it will be ten times better than what's out there now and will hold me until I can afford to start putting in drought resistant plants and ornamental grasses as I can afford to do so. I eventually want a vegetable, herb, and fruit garden in one area in order to grow organic produce at a much cheaper price than buying it at the grocery store. That's another reason I don't want it sprayed with poison. So I thought I'd share with you what I'm doing in hopes it might help someone out who may be in a similar situation. And I'm really open to any suggestions from you all as far as any other cost and environment saving measures you may know about! Basically, I want my yard to be attractive, drought resistant, and low maintenance, and I don't want to spend one penny over what is absolutely necessary to achieve that goal. So, I just heard about a great weed killing method that costs only what it costs to boil water. It turns out that weeds don't like boiling, scalding water poured on them any more than we do. Pour scalding water over them and they die within 24 hours. Easy peasy. Next, I turned to my old friend, Craigslist. It turns out there are a ton of people begging for people to come haul their rocks away. Who knew? Every day there are multiple listings in the "free" section for rocks. Lava rocks, regular rocks, crushed glass, big giant rocks, you name it. Just come and get 'em! Unfortunately, I don't have a pickup and am not physically able to shovel rocks from a farm and then shovel them onto my yard. I'll need to hire a couple of guys with pickups. Again, Craigslist is my friend. Unfortunately, wages are low and unemployment is high, so I'll have no trouble hiring some guys for a fair price to do the work. And there you have it. Extremely low cost solution. As I'm financially able, I'll start putting plants in amongst the rocks. I'll find a bargain way to do this, just a few plants at a time. If anyone knows a cheap or free way to get drought resistant plants and ornamental grasses, please let me know. In a few short years, I'll have a yard that will do the park proud, and I won't have to spend much money to do it!...See Moresignet_gw(6b)
20 years agosheryl_ontario
20 years agomarciaz3 Tropical 3 Northwestern Ontario
20 years agojancarkner
20 years agomitanoff
20 years agoMinnesota_Grandma
20 years agowinnjoe
20 years agochompersmama
19 years agogardengal106 Gardening In General
19 years agodan112
19 years agoJudy_B_ON
19 years agoninamarie
19 years agopatchesgizmo
19 years agopeatpod
19 years agopurple
19 years agoCadian
19 years agosha_sha
19 years agochristinee
15 years agow100foryou_aol_com
13 years agoregina_dang_nrgenergy_com
13 years agoemcor27
8 years agolast modified: 8 years ago
Related Stories
KITCHEN DESIGNKitchen Sinks: Soapstone for Germ-Free Beauty and Durability
Stains and bacteria? Not on soapstone's watch. But this sink material's benefits don't come cheap.
Full StoryLANDSCAPE DESIGNWhat Kind of Gardener Are You? Find Your Archetype
Pick from our descriptions to create a garden that matches your personality and tells your story
Full StoryREMODELING GUIDESWhere to Splurge, Where to Save in Your Remodel
Learn how to balance your budget and set priorities to get the home features you want with the least compromise
Full StoryECLECTIC HOMESMy Houzz: Music and Eclectic Finds Rock a Family’s Los Angeles Hideaway
See how a creative couple thoughtfully curates their hilltop home perched in L.A.’s Laurel Canyon
Full StoryGARDENING GUIDES5 Easy Ways to Break Free of a Gardening Rut
Experience your garden in a whole new way — no big budget or major effort required — with these invigorating ideas
Full StoryGARDENING AND LANDSCAPING3 Fuss-Free Ways to Garden
You can do it! Try the low-water, natural or container garden look
Full StoryGARDENING GUIDESGet on a Composting Kick (Hello, Free Fertilizer!)
Quit shelling out for pricey substitutes that aren’t even as good. Here’s how to give your soil the best while lightening your trash load
Full StoryLANDSCAPE DESIGNKoi Find Friendly Shores in Any Garden Style
A pond full of colorful koi can be a delightful addition to just about any landscape or garden
Full StoryEXTERIORSWhere Front Yards Collide: Property Lines in Pictures
Some could be twins; others channel the Odd Couple. You may never look at property boundaries the same way again
Full StoryGARDENING GUIDESHow to Find the Right Plants for Your Garden
Break free from choosing plants by cold-hardiness zones for a beautiful landscape that thrives year-round
Full StorySponsored
Judy_B_ON