I love it and I want to incorporate it more into the landscaping (it is currently hiding on the side of the house), but I’m not sure (1) how to incorporate it, (2) how large it actually is (it seems thin, but I haven’t tried digging under it/prying it out), and (3) if it’s load-bearing (okay I feel like that sounds crazy but could there be any issues digging it out with how close to the foundation it currently is?)
(I know this post isn’t strictly garden related, but I wasn’t sure where else to post – I figure yall would have the most experience with these large rocks)
by brutaloffering
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That IS a great rock! I don’t think there is any structural or other concern with removing it. Would make an awesome, prominently located, stepping stone.
If there’s a water spigot above it, or gutters that spill over the side when it rains, the absence of the rock may create a muddy mess.
Well… it kind of depends on whose home is under it, so…
That’s a load bearing rock. I’d get the building inspected and maybe suggest adding in some kind of replacement support to the surrounding ground structure so you don’t accidentally cause a snowball effect sinkhole, essentially forming into a cavern which is very common in the texas edwards limestone which is very karstic by nature due to the high calcium content of the stone and the c02 in the atmosphere that made it the water somewhat acidic, eating at the areas under this rock.
Careful OP.
I would leave it and pot a potted plant or two on it.
Maybe I am missing something crucial here, but this looks like a medium-to-large flat rock
I would be shocked if removing it required any equipment heavier than a pair of gloves