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DIY HYPERTUFA SINK Chris McLaughlin A perfect DIY gift for the holidays
Hypertufa sinks or troughs made of faux rock are interesting and natural-looking containers. If your heart is with food gardens, they make excellent herb containers for your yard or patio. But they’re probably at their best when they’re showing off succulents, cacti, small alpines, and dwarf conifers. Hypertufa is meant to imitate real tufa, which is a naturally occurring
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porous rock. It’s not easy to find, and when you do — it’s expensive. While there are some lovely ones on the market, I think that making your own sink design is worthwhile. Plus, if get the kids in on the action with this project they can become holiday gifts. There are many versions of the hypertufa recipe, but this one is easy and straightforward.