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Hypertufa – What it is…

From Wikipedia:

Hypertufa is an anthropic rock made from various aggregates bonded together using Portland cement.

Hypertufa is intended as a manufactured substitute for natural tufa, which is a slowly precipitated limestone rock; being very porous, it is favorable for plant growth.

Hypertufa is popular for making garden ornaments, pots and land forms. Hypertufa is relatively light compared with terra cotta or concrete and can withstand harsh winters, at least down to -30 °C (-20 °F).

Hypertufa was invented for use in alpine gardens. Alpine gardeners formerly used antique animal watering troughs, which became rare and expensive.

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You first need to find some forms that you like the looks of for a Hypertufa project.

You can use dish pans, oil pans, boxes, pretty much anything that you can find around the house that you’re not using.

The materials that you’ll use in constructing a hypertufa container are:  Perlite, Peat Moss, and Pure Portland Cement.  When you mix all of these with water, it will weigh less than typical containers too.  The amount of water you use is very important.  You don’t want it too watered down.

Pack this into your form.  Get your base about 2 inches thick on your container.  You also want something that drains well.

The hypertufa pots work well outside and can be left outside year-round.  They don’t crack in cold temperatures.

Here’s a Quick video that talks about Hypertufa

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