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Adding a rock garden to your garden is a creative way to add depth and dimension to a flat or everyday space or introduce an element of surprise. The rock’s rugged appearance gives it an earthy feel, connecting a man-made landscape with the natural world.
Stones can be used to define a slope, act as a lawn replacement, or create a solution for an area where little growth occurs. Different areas of the garden such as walkways and beds can be outlined or separated by an attractive arrangement of stones, pebbles or gravel. A rock garden can range from a complex large-scale project with many aspects and layers to something as simple as a small corner decorated with gravel and river stones. Even a container can become a miniature rocky landscape.
Rock gardens are easy to care for and add structure to the landscape all year round. In order for your finished project to have cohesion, it should be well thought out and designed. Here are some basic principles to get you started, along with a list of recommended plants.
Rock garden designs can range from sprawling, naturalistic creations to artificially dried riverbeds to rustic mounds of stones, soil and plants. It all depends on your preferences and the amount of space (and rock) you have to work with. If you have a small area, a simple, round raised bed made of selected stones is often the best solution. This design fits perfectly into any selected corner and does not get in the way when mowing the lawn. If you plant it wisely, it doesn’t require much maintenance either.
