10-brink
Mame
I've got a bunch of trident Maples seedlings that I'd like to train as root over rock. Where can I find good rocks for them?
How to find rocks to use for root over rock?
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Soldano666
Omono
On the ground
Soldano666
Omono
Im sorry I had to. But for serious go for a walk thru the woods, look around construction sites, edges of the yard, of course you could always find specialty rock in the internet, but I'd dig around thru the woods if you have and near by, or even hit up a landscape supply store
Shima
Omono
Here. Millions of them. But if you remove them from this island Madame Pele will curse your life. Or so the myth goes.
Paradox
Marine Bonsologist
Aquarium stores
Stone and masonry stores
Stone and masonry stores
Tieball
Masterpiece
Visit a gravel pit. Talk to the guys. They discard rocks all the time. There's usually a pile of them. They might just let you take what you want....if you find something.
Creeks and streams are other good rock outlets.
Creeks and streams are other good rock outlets.
CWTurner
Omono
On the edge of farmers fields. Farmers hate rocks
CW
CW
sorce
Nonsense Rascal
Giga
Masterpiece
Yep, that der dem a rock!
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Mame
Definitely no lava rock around here! I have been looking around wherever I go, most rocks I see are so smooth though. I have found a few smaller ones that look like limestone. I will start to look near water more.
hemmy
Omono
M. Frary
Bonsai Godzilla
That's the first place I'd look.
Vin
Imperial Masterpiece
If you absolutely can't find them locally, try searching eBay. Search for aquarium rock, lace rock, holey rock and my favorite seiryu stone.
Bonsai Hunter
Yamadori
Instead of waiting to find the perfect rock, I prefer sticking stones together to form shapes that look interesting, leaving gaps at places where needed. For this, I use an epoxy sealant, meant for plumbing. It hardens in 30 mins. This way, I feel more in control and possibilities are endless. All the pieces shown below were assembled like this. Its not as good as porous volcanic rocks but something is better than nothing. Alternately, you could purchase such rocks online.
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