Beginner Gardening: What to do w/ lava rock?, 1 by UniQueTreasures

UniQueTreasures wrote:
Anastasia, that island is no more. I loved it, but when Rita took out that tree, it turned about 30 degrees and upheaved in a majorly way. My hubby spent months cutting the tree out of there.

To this day, 1 1/2 years later, that area where the tree was is still hideous. insurance paid to have it removed, but hubby was bound and determined to do it himself. To give him credit, he did completely get rid of another one that was almost as big that fell.

Last year, it was covered in cannas and portulaca in a variety of colors. The hummers and butterflies loved it. I've tried hard not to be a nag about it, but it's time for that mess to go!!! I told him tonight that I was going to find out how much it would cost to hire someone to clean out that mess so I can plant a butterfly garden there WITHOUT THE CARCASS of that tree. Taking a deep breath now.... I'm ok.