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Volcano Rock #2

redhotflowermama

19 years ago

Well envied and coveted that rock so much. That on Thursday went to Fort Smith and got me one. Was a struggle to get it off the truck as it weighed 600lbs. But now has a place in the yard. So come on over and will meet you over by castle rock and then take a stroll over to kitty rock. Judy

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redhotflowermama
Original Author
19 years ago
well forgot how to post a picture. will have to work at it but never know how long that can take. Judy
jayreynolds
19 years ago
That's one heck of a nice rock. Congratulations!
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Nice rock jodonne. It looks like the type of stone used by Chinese gardeners for special display. There are a number of posts discussing these rocks and their sources in the Japanese Gardening forum. If it is volcanic, I wonder how it became so eroded. Normally, stones that look like this are limestone that was eroded by slightly acidic lake and stream water.
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I have a friend with a leather-textured, dark granite island counter. It's very dramatic. The perimeter counters are all honed. I like that the leather finish is a focal point rather than all over. (She has a very large kitchen.) I could never get a definitive answer from the fabricators regarding whether honed is as tough as polished (I asked a couple sources, plus a KD friend.) My sample had polished on one side, honed on the other. I scratched both sides with a key and let red wine sit overnight on each side. The polished side showed nothing, but I could see the marks on the honed side. Certainly that's NOT a universal or definitive test -- it was just one sample piece -- but it prompted me to get polished. See if you can get a leathered sample from your fabricator. Regarding your granite above - it's gorgeous!
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When you say modernize are speaking of style or more of updating the look? That can send you in 2 different directions. If you are looking for a more modern style, I love the warmth of mixing in wood stained elements with stone and steel. Maybe do an interesting wood trim around the garage doors - wide enough to mount new fixtures on and then carry that over to the posts and make those arches straight. I actually like the rock but I feel like it needs an anchor - the wood stained trim might do that. I don't know if it is possible but I would also consider changing the grout color in the rock to something a little darker. I would also want to change the walkway and maybe do an interesting steel railing between the posts. Good luck - take your time and just do one thing at a time - sometimes the simplest changes can make the biggest difference
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jodonne
19 years ago
I almost bought that one myself Redhot!! They are even more neat in person are'nt they. Are you going to plant in it this year?? If so what?
deafblossom
19 years ago
WOW.. That is so NEAT! My hubby would love your rock. He put big (not big as yours)...several rocks on the ground in my yard! He likes rocks... I love it! Kat
posy_pet
19 years ago
Love those rocks!I too drag rocks around but not that big.How did you get those picked up and home?Posy Pet
redhotflowermama
Original Author
19 years ago
When I went and bought it took hubby's pickup and they loaded it. Used tractor and loader to get it off. But have to move it to final place in the yard. Could be interesting. Plan on planting it with sedum this year. Hope all goes well with it. Has lots of strange grass and others on it. The grass killer should help. Will have to weed my rock. Judy
FourSeasons
19 years ago
WOW! What a beauty! You are one lucky gal!!
jodonne
19 years ago
I took the trowel and the water hose to mine and complety cleaned all the old dirt out of mine. I plan on mixing up some potting mix and adding water absorbing crystals to mine and then planting it with portulaca. I'm hoping the water crystals will keep it from drying out so quickly in our HOT summer!!!
ozarkhelen
19 years ago
WOW! That is a beautiful rock, I'm really envious!

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