Hypertufa is false rock. Tufa is a naturally formed porous rock formed by mineral springs. Tufa was carved and used for water troughs in the British Isles, then in the md-20th century, for alpine plant containers. The tufa containers grew scarce, leading to the development of hypertufa. Hypertufa is a semi-porous rock like material that I form into pots and sculpt into garden art. Compared with concrete or natural rock it is lightweight but strong enough to withstand the freeze - thaw cycle of Northern New York. I use several "recipes" or blends suggested by the American Rock Garden Society.

Hypertufa is decorative and usable both in the garden tucked amond mosses or near a water feature. some sculptures work particularly well inside the house. Because it offers design flexibility, hypertufa can fit into your deocre whether you have antiques or contemporary pieces.