--- title: Feather Rock Planters for Sale in Sacramento url: https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/feather-rock-planters/ business: Mid Valley Rock phone: (916) 363-4239 address: 5300 Excelsior Road, Sacramento, CA 95827 hours: Mon-Fri 7:00-4:00, Sat 7:30-3:00, Sun closed --- - [Home](https://midvalleyrock.com/) - [Stone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/) - [Specialty stone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/specialty-stone/) - Feather Rock Planters # Feather rock planters Feather rock planters are lightweight pumice boulders, core drilled with a 6 to 8 inch planting hole, for succulents and small plants. Mid Valley Rock sells them in its specialty stone area in Sacramento; see what is on hand at the yard, and call first. Photo coming soon. See it in the yard. A feather rock planter is a boulder you can plant in. Feather rock is an extremely lightweight pumice with traces of obsidian. Each planter is core drilled with a 6 to 8 inch planting hole, so it is ready for a succulent, a small grass or trailing plants. Because pumice is so light for its size, a feather rock planter is much easier to move and place than a solid boulder of the same size. ## What feather rock is Pumice is a volcanic rock full of tiny air pockets, which is why it weighs so little. Our feather rock also shows traces of obsidian, a natural volcanic glass. The same stone is used in water features and decorative landscape work. The planters are the drilled version. ## Ways to use a feather rock planter Set one near an entry, on a patio or in a gravel bed as a living focal point. A group of two or three in different sizes looks natural. Planters work well in [drought tolerant landscapes](https://midvalleyrock.com/ideas/drought-tolerant-landscaping/) with succulents. For a water feature, read [choosing stone for water features](https://midvalleyrock.com/rock-talk/choosing-stone-for-water-features/) and tell staff how you plan to use it. ## Picking the right planter Shapes and sizes vary from piece to piece, so it helps to see them in person. Browse our [specialty stone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/specialty-stone/) area to compare. Bring a photo of the spot and the plant you have in mind. Staff can help you choose a planter that fits. Quotes are given by phone or at the yard. ## Popular uses - Succulent planters - Entry and patio focal points - Accents in gravel beds - Rock garden groupings - Decorative landscape accents ### Is it in the yard today? Stock changes often. Ask us and we will check what is on hand for Feather Rock Planters. [Is it in the yard today?](https://midvalleyrock.com/contact/?stone=Feather%20Rock%20Planters#quote) ### At a glance - **Category:** Specialty stone - **Sold by:** Ask the yard how it is sold - **Pricing:** Call for today’s price - **Stock:** Changes often. Ask before you drive over - **Delivery:** Pickup or delivery, Mon-Sat ### Good to know - Ask staff how the planting hole drains before you choose plants. - Group planters in odd numbers for a natural look. - Top the planting hole with small gravel to finish it off. ### Keep reading - [Ponds & water features](https://midvalleyrock.com/ideas/water-features/) - [Stone steps](https://midvalleyrock.com/ideas/stone-steps/) - [Stone for water features](https://midvalleyrock.com/rock-talk/choosing-stone-for-water-features/) ### Visit or call - **Monday - Friday:** 7:00 am - 4:00 pm - **Saturday:** 7:30 am - 3:00 pm - **Sunday:** Closed 5300 Excelsior Road Sacramento, CA 95827 Arrive 45 minutes before closing so we have time to help. [(916) 363-4239](tel:+19163634239) ## Pairs well with Feather Rock Planters - [Basalt Columns Specialty stone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/basalt-columns/) - [Sculpture Stone Slabs Specialty stone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/sculpture-stone-slabs/) - [Bouquet Canyon Slabs Specialty stone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/bouquet-canyon-slabs/) ## Feather Rock Planters questions Still unsure? Call the yard at [(916) 363-4239](tel:+19163634239). We are happy to talk it through. ### What is a feather rock planter? A feather rock planter is a lightweight pumice boulder that has been core drilled with a 6 to 8 inch planting hole. ### Is feather rock heavy? No. Feather rock is an extremely lightweight pumice, so a feather rock planter is much lighter than a solid boulder of the same size. ### What can I plant in a feather rock planter? Succulents, small grasses and trailing plants suit the 6 to 8 inch hole in a feather rock planter. 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