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Getting rocks newly rescued from red clay to look 'old' (in sun)
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Posted by nancybea 7b , Ga. (My Page) on Fri, Jun 5, 09 at 8:38
| I have just gathered several pick up truck loads of rocks rescued from a construction site nearby where they had to blast through a lot of rock. I am using them to outline my flower beds in a full sun location. The rocks are now dirty red from the Georgia red clay they were buried in. How can I get them to turn gray and look old and lichen covered like they've been there for years? I can't use the buttermilk method because there is full sun at this site and moss won't grow. What else can I do? I tried to hose off the red clay, but they're still stained red. Thanks. |
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RE: Getting rocks newly rescued from red clay to look 'old' (in s
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| Can you push leaves/mulch/vegetation against the rocks? The decomposing matter will help darken/stain the rocks slightly. I think it'll take a few seasons. Josh |
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