Marv,

The rock is mostly maintenance free but does require applications of weed killer during the rainy season and periodic attention as the dirt shows through. I do own about 600 square feet of grass and it is a PITA. I killed off 400 square feet of it and will convert to Xeriscape. When I have figured that out, I'll do the rest.

Your rain has been our rain, although not as much. Sure would love to see Lake Mead rise.

One thing I failed to mention is that the dry, powdery clay turns to glue when it is wet. However, if I used compressed air instead of water, that might do the trick :-). I would need to use the leaf blower in suction mode to gather the cloud.

Thanks!

Rick