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BuildASoil | SKU:
BLV07
Small Black Lava Rock
Rated 4.8 out of 5
Regular price
$27.00
Unit price
Small Black Lava Rock - 10 lb is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Quality First
Quality First
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping Policy
Shipping is expensive, and it gets more expensive almost every year. We are not going to pretend otherwise. What we can tell you is that we work hard to find the most reliable and affordable way to get your order to you, and we pass along free shipping wherever it makes sense.
Free shipping on any order with two or more items. The one exception is bulk items, meaning the large or heavy products that have to move by freight or oversized parcel. If your cart qualifies, free shipping is applied automatically at checkout.
Why two items and not a dollar amount?
Most stores set free shipping at a dollar threshold. That works when you sell light things like clothing. We don't. We ship soil, amendments, and heavy real goods that are expensive and awkward to move, so a dollar minimum doesn't reflect what shipping actually costs us.
We are a small business with no outside financial backing, and we are not Amazon. We manufacture, pack, and ship everything in house so we can control quality, which means real people picking, boxing, taping, and labeling every order, and that means real jobs. When we ship a single item for free, the only way to cover it is to raise prices across the board, and we would rather not do that. Asking for two or more items on free orders lets us keep prices lower for everyone and keep shipping sustainable. We hate high shipping costs as much as you do, and this is the fairest way we have found to keep them down.
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Shipping Options
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Standard Shipping
Paid
Standard ground service.
Standard Shipping: Rushed Out the Door
Paid, slightly more
Same standard transit, but we push it out the door the same day when we can.
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Pickup at Factory Store
Free
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FedEx Freight (Economy)
Quoted
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Quoted
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Carriers
We ship with FedEx, UPS, and USPS, and we pick the carrier that gets your order to you reliably at the best cost. We cannot guarantee a specific carrier unless you arrange it with us ahead of time.
PO Boxes
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Outside the Continental US
We ship to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the US Virgin Islands. Free shipping generally does not apply to large or bulky items going to these destinations, though Hawaii and Alaska have more flexibility depending on carrier policy. Rates are quoted at checkout or on request.
Canada
We ship select items to Canada. Canadian customers need to choose "UPS Standard Shipping to Canada" at checkout so your order clears customs cleanly and you avoid surprise brokerage fees. Orders placed with other methods can be delayed or rejected at the border.
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Freight Shipments
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Full Truckloads
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- Tell us if you need liftgate or manual unload service.
- Email support@buildasoil.com ahead of time for an FTL quote.
Order Tracking
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Shipping Protection
This optional add-on at checkout covers your shipment against loss, theft, and damage, and we fast-track those claims for replacement or resolution. Even with protection, photos and documentation help us move carrier claims along faster.
Claims
Send all claims to support@buildasoil.com. We do not process claims by phone.
Include:
- A description of the issue
- Photos or video of the damage, or of missing or incorrect items
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Claim deadlines
- Damage or missing items: within 60 days of delivery
- Incorrect products: within 60 days of shipment
- Lost or misdelivered packages: within 60 days of shipment
Once Your Order Leaves Our Facility
We help with every carrier claim we can. But once an order is in the carrier's hands, we cannot control delays, damage, or misdelivery, and the carrier makes the final call on claims.
Small Black Lava Rock - 10 lb is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Description
Description
Ever noticed how perlite seems to float to the top of your containers, leaving your soil uneven and your plants struggling? It can be frustrating watching your soil shift instead of staying exactly where you want it. 🌱
That's where our Small Black Lava Rock steps in. Screened to 3/8" minus and packed with natural lava rock powder, this mineral-rich alternative stays put, supports soil structure, and even feeds your plants over time. It's everything you wish perlite could be and more.
*Note: Due to our build process and the proximity of our black lava rock and pumice piles, a small amount of white pumice may be present. This does not affect planting use, but for landscaping please be aware it may slightly change the uniform black appearance.
Why Growers Love It
Stays In Place
No more floating perlite. This lava rock holds steady, keeping your soil layers consistent from start to finish.
Boosts Soil Health
The natural lava rock powder delivers a slow, steady release of minerals that enrich your soil and support thriving plants. 🌋
Lasts Longer
Unlike perlite that can break down and lose effectiveness, this black lava rock stands the test of time in your containers or raised beds. 💪
Perfect Size
Screened to 3/8" minus, these small to medium pieces look similar to perlite but perform even better and the "minus" means that the smaller particles like sand aren't screened out and this makes an excellent rock dust source for living soil and garden beds.
Notice To Bonsai Growers
You will want to screen out the perfect size pieces for your use and save the sand particles for your garden or potentially use for bonsai species that require more moisture holding like tropical bonsai.
Natural and Pure
Nothing added. Just beautiful black lava rock straight from nature to your soil. 🖤
Instructions for Use
Mixing Into Soil
Add 10% to 30% lava rock by volume into your potting mix for best results. Adjust based on your plant’s drainage needs.
Topdressing
Spread a thin layer over the surface of your soil to help with moisture retention and improve the look of your containers.
Reuse
When replanting, simply rinse and reuse. This lava rock holds up season after season!
Specifications
Specifications
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Questions?
We are here to help and our entire staff knows how to grow. Just reach out via chat, email or even phone. We are passionate about growing and want you to succeed.
Payment & Security
Payment methods
Your payment information is processed securely. We do not store credit card details nor have access to your credit card information.
Based on 62 ratings
87%
of reviewers would recommend this product to a friend
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62 Reviews
Reviewed by Paul D.
Verified Buyer
I recommend this product
Always on point.
Exactly what it's supposed to be of high quality
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Reviewed by Kenneth S.
Verified Buyer
I recommend this product
Reminded me of growing orchids in Hawaii
I'm used to larger pieces but for my new purpose it's perfect. Beautiful product. BAS sets a high bar
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Reviewed by Robert B.
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I recommend this product
Just what I needed
Showed up on time, perfect size. great product, from a great Co.
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Reviewed by Beth
I recommend this product
5 Stars
Works very well as part of my potted cactus substrate and looks great as a topper.
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Rated 4.8 out of 5
