Gardening Tips

Rock gardens can be a stunning solution to landscaping problems such as eroding slopes, areas that are difficult to mow and awkward grade changes. Three types of rock gardens to consider:

Alpine Rock Gardens resemble a mountain peak with rugged rocks, flowering alpine plants and twisted evergreen.

Woodland Rock Gardens are made of mossy rocks and boulders and ground-hugging wildflowers such as trilliums, violets and ferns.

Desert Rock Gardens feature cacti and other succulents as well as desert annuals such as California poppies.
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Rock gardens can be a stunning solution for many landscaping problems.
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