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Reader Stories: Plants for Rock Gardens

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Do you have a rock garden? If so, what plants did you select for it and why? As part of the decision process, perhaps you chose each plant for your rock garden because:

  • It fits into a certain color scheme
  • It thrives in soil with excellent drainage
  • It is drought-resistant
  • Its form contrasts nicely with that of your other selections

But if you had different reasons for making your selections, by all means let us know! This is all about the plants in your rock garden. I'd like to hear about plants you chose and why you picked them.

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