Water Gardening: Would like some suggestions please., 1 by randbponder

randbponder wrote:
Thanks;
The majority of the rocks are from right around here. And I just pick them up from some of the farmers or gravel pits. most were free for the hauling away. With the exception of the red flagstone I used for the spill way of the falls, and there were three black volcanic feather light, I did buy.
Many farmers will pick up a troublesom rock and carry it to the edge of the field and pile them along the fence. Usually if you ask, many will let you haul them away. Another good source would be from construction sites, mainly new roads and such check with the forman or job suprendant. They usually bury them some where on the right of way before the project is done. That is unless they have areas where an errosion control is needed for a wash area by a culvert or such.
Of course I am not familiar with your area So I would be at a loss as to know where to look.
Just a little curious, is the topsoil There very deep, where they can or can't dig basements, for houses? That could be another place to check with.

If you are like me buying all the rock would be out of the question. It takes a little snooping around and sometimes work. but then some work is fun. Especially if it is for yourself and there is no real deadline. Oh I do have one picture of a rock my brother picked up at the foot of the Columbia glacier, He picked up for me. We took them to the bus, and picked them up when they came back from Alaska trip. Was jusr wondering if most of the rock in your area was like that.