Your Rockeries
Will Make Heads Turn

Rockeries on a hillside create a stunning feature in any garden

As the name implies, the base of these gardens is rocks.

Usually, it is built on an elevated or rough area of your property to emphasize its natural features.

You can be creative and opt to imitate natural rocky regions using only native plants, or you can design your garden to display attractive flowers.

You also have other options:
= wall gardens, also known as vertical gardens
= inter-planted pavements
= rock-held slopes.

Each has its own charms.

Start with a plan, and go from there. Create a garden that will harmonize with your surroundings. The idea is to imagine the general look and feel of your creation.

Although installing such a garden is relatively easy, you may want to consult a landscaper to help with subtleties of placement and arrangement to make it more visually striking.

Alpine plants are commonly used in this kind of garden since they are adapted to dry conditions and they enjoy rocky, sandy soil.

Most alpine plants are small, so they will flourish and grow without overwhelming the rocks.

Some rockeries also feature small trees and shrubs or bonsai. Water features like fountains, pools and waterfalls are not uncommon in a rockery.

Alpine plants are commonly used in this kind of garden since they are adapted to dry conditions and they enjoy rocky, sandy soil.

Most alpine plants are small, so they will flourish and grow without overwhelming the rocks. You can find quite a large variety of these beautiful small flowers.

Small trees and shrubs or bonsai can also be part of your garden. Water features like fountains, pools and waterfalls are not uncommon in a rockery.

While the thought of a garden of rocks and small plants might seem kind of bland, it can be stunningly beautiful when it is well laid out.

The site can showcase local rock and plant species, and it can serve as a place of contemplation and relaxation.

People are attracted to the subtleties of these gardens and the wonder of their tiny flowers intricately interspersed in the rocks as if they wanted to show off their delicate beauty and color to the world.

The setting of your garden can vary.

Some people like to create one around their homes; others prefer to install one as part of a larger garden, typically close to a path or structure so that people can notice and admire it.

In a big, rambling garden, a rock garden can be a pleasant and refreshing surprise, providing a counterpoint to lush greenery.

Hillsides lend themselves to these gardens; rock steps leading to the house will complement the garden beautifully.

Caveat –When working with rocks, keep your feet together and lift with the muscles in your thighs, keeping your back as straight as you can. A rope sling slipped around a rock will make it easier to move rocks around, and getting help would be an added security. Do not take the risk of hurting your back!

Be creative and build your special garden... you will not regret it!

Rockeries can be a pleasant and refreshing surprise.