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Re: [SG] Moss

Hi Lucinda:

There are many formulae for hypertufa troughs.  The basic one is one part
potland, one part perlite, and one part peat moss.  Add water until you
achieve a dough-like consistency.  Press into whatever shape you please.
Place 1/2 - 3/4" drainage holes carefully into the bottom after about two
hours.

You can use a cardboard box lined with a garbage bag or use your imagination
to design whatever you wish.  The walls as well as the bottom should be about
1-1/2" to 2" thick.  After about 24 hrs. take your creation out of the "form".
You should keep it cool for about 7-10 days until the unit cures and dries.
There should be an empty thump like when bread is done.

I suggest a vinegar wash to lower the pH due to the lime in the cement.

As far as moss growing, I have asked the question too.  Really no responses
yet.  I think that you can brush buttermilk or plain yougart over the
hypertufa.  In several weeks, moss should begin to grow.  I think you can also
put moss into a blender along wth the buttermilk or yougart and apply the
same.

Hope this helps

Hostally,

Rich Horowitz
Stoughton MA
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