Rock Gardens: FAQs on Rock Gardens

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What type of rock is it best to select, if I am bringing rock in from the outside to construct a rock garden from scratch for my landscaping?

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If I am bringing rock in from the outside to construct a rock garden from scratch, how do I hasten the growth of moss on my rocks for that weathered look?

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If I am bringing rock in from the outside to construct a rock garden from scratch, where and how do I get the stone?

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I have a source of rock on my own property (or a consenting neighbor's property) for my rock gardening, but I need to move it from where it is now to the spot where I wish to begin my rock gardening. What tools and accessories for rock gardening do you suggest to make moving rocks easier?

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What exactly are lichens and why are they important in rock gardens? Why are "lichens" often spoken of in the same breath with "mosses"?

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Once I've moved stones to my chosen site for a rock garden, how do I arrange the stones to look natural?

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Okay, the rocks are there to form the foundation of my rock garden. How should I prepare the soil for planting the plants? What should I keep in mind initially about selecting the plants?

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What plants are best for planting in rock gardens?

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I hear the terms "alpine rock gardens" and "Japanese Zen rock gardens" in addition to just plain old "rock gardens." What's the difference?

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For effective rock garden design, how should the plants be arranged?

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