Home Depot's Pea Pebbles and Red Lava Rocks

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Posted 2 years 4 weeks ago #76357
Can I use HomeDepot's Pea Pebbles and Red Lava rocks to Bonsai?

www.homedepot.com/p/Vigoro-0-5-cu-ft-Bag...ock-54250V/100558618

www.homedepot.com/p/Vigoro-0-5-cu-ft-Bag...ock-440897/100427379

You cannot beat the price?
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Replied by Tropfrog on topic Home Depot's Pea Pebbles and Red Lava Rocks

Posted 2 years 4 weeks ago #76358
Seemd like the links is blocked for users outside USA. Lets hope Ivan responds, the only active american member on this international forum as far as I know.
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Replied by Ivan Mann on topic Home Depot's Pea Pebbles and Red Lava Rocks

Posted 2 years 4 weeks ago #76359
The components of soil mix are put together to hold water and encourage root growth. Pebbles do nothing to hold water. You could use a very thin layer to be decorative on the top of the soil, but that is not a usual bonsai thing.

Last time I looked the lava rocks were pretty big, 5 cm or so, about 10 times what you get with bonsai grade lava rock.

Find a local club and see what they do. They may buy in bulk for club members.
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