Incorporating lava rock in your landscaping

[Chunkster]

I totally understand and like the aesthetic you are going for, but have to point out the irony of the fact that many of go to even more extreme lengths (and expense) to cover our exposed pahoehoe with dirt.

[Chas]

Thronester, not a stupid question at all. The previous owners of our lot ruined most of the lava by ripping and grading. Looking at our neighbor's pristine lava, we have "lava envy".

I could never understand why people move to Hawaii and destroy one of the things that makes it so beautiful and unique.

Now that's stupid.

[Kenney]

Lava envy is a new term to me but I understand.
After punching in a driveway and house site, it took us 11 years to hand clear our lot because we love the lay of the land just the way it is. Some areas have rolling hills of lava, other pukas have been filled with soil and "slash" which has composted into great growing areas. We do still have nice areas of lawn mixed in with bare lava. There is less area to weed wack, and to my eyes, it is beautiful.

We used a rake and hand tools to expose the lava. It's slow work, but the result is worth it!
Good luck with your project.

[Thronester]

Thanks for all the replies! The sculpted look of pahoehoe is something I'm very excited to incorporate into my landscape. Ill never understand those who rip pin to pin for anything other than for agricultural purpose. Super stoked to see what's underneath!