What is Lava Rock?

Do you ever look at your yard and think, “That space has more promise than I am taking advantage of.”

Think about your possibilities! You could create some orderly flower beds and winding pathways. A koi pond could be the perfect addition. Perhaps a waterfall. A couple more flowers and succulents.

So, what’s the problem?

Probably, the challenges stopping you are costs and maintenance. The notion of buying expensive materials and keeping your landscape features thriving and clean feels overpowering.

Luckily, it doesn’t have to be that way. Lava rock is landscaping rock that allows you to keep expenses down and maintenance minimized.

Lava rock is a porous type of rock with a lot of decorative and realistic uses, including landscaping.

Lava rock is technically referred to as “scoria.” It is an igneous rock and is formed out of volcanic gases mixing with magma prior to erupting from a volcano. When the lava cools prior to the gases escaping, it creates scoria or lava rock.

Those trapped gases create pores in the the rock for filtration and drainage. Also making this rock lighter in weight than other kinds of rock. Nevertheless, unlike pumice, a comparable lightweight rock, this rock does not have the ability to float.

Ideas for Utilizing Lava Rock in Landscaping

As mentioned above, one of the more favorable ways to utilize this type of rock is in your landscaping. Lava rock looks spectacular:

In flower boxes
On walkways
In water features

Lava rock for xeriscaping

Are you tired of trying to professionally maintain your backyard with all the irrigating, trimming, and mowing involved?

Conventional landscaping is not your only choice! You can attain gorgeous, low-maintenance outcomes by embracing xeriscaping.

Xeriscaping utilizes rocks and drought-resistant plants like cactus or other succulents for creating appealing backyard landscapes you’ll seldom or never be required to water, prune, or mow.

Lava rock can be used to create xeriscapes

To create a breathtaking xeriscape space, it’s vital to carefully decide on the correct plants and appropriate rock types.

This type of rock makes an attractive and appealing addition to the xeriscape due to its vibrant red or deeper black color.

It also generates a healthy, low-maintenance environment by retaining moisture in the soil and stopping weeds from growing.

Lava rock fire pit

One way for adding drama and visual appeal to your yard while creating an area to gather and socialize is to purchase or create a fire pit for your backyard. And this rock is the perfect material to use in your fire pit!

Besides looking beautiful, it just makes sense: these rocks come from volcanoes, so it’s only natural that they would stand up well and look astonishing underneath a dazzling fire.

Thisrock evenly disperses heat, offering a better overall fire pit experience. The rock helps the heat radiate outwards in a delightful, calming way, warming the body and mind.

Landscape Lava Rocks (cinders) Phoenix by A&A Materials, Inc.

A & A Materials, Inc., located in Scottsdale, Arizona, offers Lava Rock (cinders) for your landscaping needs. Call us at 480-990-0557 for more information.