Rocks?

I was just in the local pet/pond store yesterday and saw that they were selling rocks for your pond. Now, these weren't any special type of rocks, just rocks - for about $7-$16 dollars each.

I understand that not everyone has rocks in their yard, but is there something I don't know? Are there some rocks you should NOT put in your pond?

Melos

I had assumed the type of rocks that would go into a pond would be big, smooth river rocks. Of course, it would kind of depend where you live I guess and the geography.

Don't feel bad. I've seen them selling all sorts of insane things for just as crazy prices. Like the passion flower. We cut them down like any other weed (and we have lots and lots of them) but they were potted and for sale at a mindboggling $25.

Hey, if people will buy it, why not sell it I guess.

Well, the passion flower is pretty at least. They don't grow wild around here and I've seen them for sale.

But rocks?

I get my rocks from the local river. They are free and I can pick the shape and size I want. It is work but worth it.

I got mine from the river around the corner too. They charge ridiculous prices for some stuff.

I would think that you could use whatever rocks float your boat. (no pun intended there...lol) You can score rocks from pretty much anywhere, just make sure that you aren't changing the local scenery too much.

Did you decide to get rocks in the end? I'd love to see it!

We're not allowed to take rocks from the river here, people have been fined quite a bit. We find washes that are dried up for the moment and find nicely shaped rocks. The flash floods really expose a lot along the banks.

I don't have any rocks in my pond. It makes it much easier to clean out the bottom of all the scum it's collected over the season.