The term stony is used as an adjective to describe the surface that is covered with stones . A stone, in turn, is a compact element of mineral origin that is characterized by its hardness.
A stony terrain , therefore, is one that is covered with stones . It may be a cover of natural origin or the result of human intervention. For example: "To reach the shelter located near the summit, we had to ascend a rocky path" , "Due to the rocky soil of this region it is difficult to grow crops successfully" , "A rocky path led us to the park ranger's house" » .
When rocky surfaces arise naturally, they are steep places that are difficult to navigate. The accumulation of stones generates unevenness and makes the territory become irregular. It is important to keep in mind that rocks can come in different sizes: in some cases, they are so heavy that they cannot be moved.
In addition to the complications that stony soil can cause for those forced to travel through it, perhaps the most affected area is agriculture . Planting in these spaces is more difficult than in soil rich in soil because they are semi-impermeable, so water cannot penetrate them as easily.
Although planting in stony soil is not so possible, given its poor absorption of liquid and its lack of minerals and fertilizer, there are several plants that believe in it, such as yarrow ( Achilea millefolium ), calendula ( Calendula officinalis ), love man's lavender ( Tradescantia fluminensis ) and fine lavender ( Lavandula officinalis ).
To know if stony soil can be problematic for a garden, it is necessary to evaluate certain aspects of its rocks, such as their origin, density and size. Although some people may find it useful, often of an ornamental nature, the cost of construction on a piece of land with these characteristics can be especially high.
Leveling is one of the most problematic processes in a stony soil. Extensive soil alteration work must be carried out to ensure that it supports the structure that will rest on it and that it drains properly. Rocks can be so stiff as to damage the blades of some backhoes.
Excavation is not a whim but a necessity in almost all types of construction, both to insert pipes into the ground and to make holes to which different structures can cling. If the density of the stones is very high, the difficulty is even greater because pressure cannot be used to extract them.
Returning to the issue of construction cost, if the soil is highly stony, the greater difficulty in extracting the rocks will be directly reflected in an increase in the budget. But money is not the only resource that is overspent if the terrain presents so many challenges, the life of pre-existing plants can also be endangered if maneuvers are not carried out with adequate precautions.
In a symbolic sense, the idea of rocky is used in reference to something complex, rough or difficult : "A rocky road awaits the team until the end of the tournament" , "International problems mean that our economy is in a rocky area" , "Before becoming law, the project traveled a long and rocky path."
Pedregoso , finally, is the name of a town that is part of the municipality of Pinos , in the Mexican state of Zacatecas . With just over 2,600 inhabitants, Pedregoso and the municipal seat ( Pinos ) are the only urban centers in its region.