Rock Gardens, Japanese Zen Gardens
Landscaping with rock is an art. When constructing rock gardens the plantings betwixt the rocks take center stage. Rock gardening articles cover design of alpine and rock gardens, including Zen and Japanese gardens, an making faux rock. Plants to use in rock gardening include moss, ferns, succulents, lichens, euphorbias, and water plants for use in conjunction with backyard ponds.
How to Build Rock Gardens -- Tutorial, With Pictures
This tutorial illustrates how to build rock gardens. The look of rock gardens is enhanced if attention is paid to color choices. Consequently, I discuss the rationale behind the color scheme I used for my own rock garden project in some detail.
This tutorial illustrates how to build rock gardens. The look of rock gardens is enhanced if attention is paid to color choices. Consequently, I discuss the rationale behind the color scheme I used for my own rock garden project in some detail.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rock Gardens
If you have a rocky slope, then a rock garden presents itself naturally as a landscape solution. But if rock-less inclines form your problem areas, consider importing stone to build rock gardens from scratch. If you live in a region dominated by drought, you may even wish to build rock gardens on flat land, planting the crevices with drought-tolerant plants to form a xeriscape.
If you have a rocky slope, then a rock garden presents itself naturally as a landscape solution. But if rock-less inclines form your problem areas, consider importing stone to build rock gardens from scratch. If you live in a region dominated by drought, you may even wish to build rock gardens on flat land, planting the crevices with drought-tolerant plants to form a xeriscape.
Moss and Rock Gardens - A Happy Alliance
Rock gardens in shady areas are greatly enhanced by moss. Find out all about the use of moss in landscaping, including its use in rock gardens. Rock gardens in the sun, however, will probably have to forgo the luxury of moss, as most moss species require shade.
Rock gardens in shady areas are greatly enhanced by moss. Find out all about the use of moss in landscaping, including its use in rock gardens. Rock gardens in the sun, however, will probably have to forgo the luxury of moss, as most moss species require shade.
Rock Garden Plants That are Deer-Resistant
In making a rock garden, you need to select succulents and other plants that are both drought-tolerant and deer-resistant. This article discusses 4 popular rock garden plants that deer won't eat. Design a backyard rock garden that will last for years with these perennials.
In making a rock garden, you need to select succulents and other plants that are both drought-tolerant and deer-resistant. This article discusses 4 popular rock garden plants that deer won't eat. Design a backyard rock garden that will last for years with these perennials.
Japanese Rock Gardens -- Photo
Photo of a Japanese rock garden (Sekitei) from About's Guide to Japan for Visitors, Shizuko Mishima. Note that Japanese rock gardens don't necessarily include plants.
Photo of a Japanese rock garden (Sekitei) from About's Guide to Japan for Visitors, Shizuko Mishima. Note that Japanese rock gardens don't necessarily include plants.
Japanese Rock Gardens: Plants, Stone, Gravel
Picture of a Japanese rock garden, in the Zen style -- wonderously simple in its complexity. The picture is accompanied by a brief explanation of the Japanese rock garden's ability to evoke a contemplative mood. The Zen style is minimalist, with individual elements (plants, stones, gravel) sublimated for the sake of the "whole picture."
Picture of a Japanese rock garden, in the Zen style -- wonderously simple in its complexity. The picture is accompanied by a brief explanation of the Japanese rock garden's ability to evoke a contemplative mood. The Zen style is minimalist, with individual elements (plants, stones, gravel) sublimated for the sake of the "whole picture."
GardenGuides’s Guide to Rock Gardens
GardenGuide.com’s feature on rock and plant selection for rock gardens. Instructions also provided for the construction of a rock garden.
GardenGuide.com’s feature on rock and plant selection for rock gardens. Instructions also provided for the construction of a rock garden.
Perennial Plants for the Rock Garden
The Garden Helper.com offers this highly detailed table displaying the hardiness, sun requirements, water requirements, height, common and botanical names, and growth characteristics of perennials popular for rock gardens.
The Garden Helper.com offers this highly detailed table displaying the hardiness, sun requirements, water requirements, height, common and botanical names, and growth characteristics of perennials popular for rock gardens.