Hypertufa
 Hypertufa (hyper-toofa) means “fake tufa.” Hypertufa is concocted by mixing peat moss, various aggregates and Portland cement as a substitute for the natural volcanic limestone rock called “tufa”, of which antique feeding and watering troughs were made.
You can grow almost anything
in a trough, because the bulky and porous wall thickness acts as a reservoir for water from which the plants can drink between waterings. It also allows for easy passage of air to the root systems.
Basil, sage, thyme and sweet woodruff
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Hypertufa is relatively lightweight compared to stone or concrete.
Troughs are also freeze proof.
Succulents love hypertufa.
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 Bird (and toad) baths are sealed to prevent water leakage.
Over time, moss will grow on the hypertufa, adding to the antique look.
Hypertufa bird bath on stacked brick column.
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