The South Milwaukee gardens of Paul Berens and T.J. Kester were once a dull sea of grass accented with lots of red lava rock. But with time, patience and a vision, they changed their space into a ...

Lava rock is a naturally occurring, porous volcanic stone formed when molten lava cools and solidifies quickly. As the lava cools, gases escape and leave behind tiny holes and air pockets, which give ...

A plant that can grow on a lava rock, who would have thought? Lava rock houseplants are plants, such as Schefflera or Diversifolium (as well as a few others), that can grow on these specific rocks.

While landscaping brings greenery to many people’s minds, rocks are an important part of landscaping, too. Perhaps more accurately a hardscaping element, the various types of landscaping rocks add a ...

Chances are your garden is filled with plants, flowers, and maybe even vegetables or perennial herbs. But have you ever considered incorporating a rock garden into your outdoor oasis? A rockery has ...