| There's nothing quite so beautiful and unique to add to | | | | not going to work out. |
| your property, then a rock garden. Rock gardens | | | | Let's assume, that at this point your soil is good to go, |
| provide a unique texture and visual interest, especially if | | | | and the area is excavated, and ready for the |
| you're in a North American setting. It evokes images of | | | | placement of your rocks. This is where the fun begins. |
| something you would find over in Europe, as opposed | | | | It's time to shop for rocks. It's nice to have a common |
| to something in a western landscape. While in natural | | | | theme throughout your garden, but it's also nice to |
| rock garden's the view can be sparse and somewhat | | | | include some diversity in terms of texture and size. |
| drab, that doesn't have to be the case when you | | | | Keep in mind such concepts as scale, contrasts, |
| create your own. It's a perfect opportunity to let your | | | | aesthetics, and flow while laying out your rock choices. |
| own green thumb creativity take center stage. You | | | | Additionally, don't forget to leave space for any plants |
| can pick plants and colors for your rock garden, that | | | | and foliage in between the rocks. And, not just space |
| enhance or contrast your existing landscaping efforts. | | | | for the plants you see, but for the root system below |
| The first key to a successful rock garden, is | | | | the ground as well. |
| preparation and good planning. Proper excavation of | | | | It's not absolutely necessary, that the area you picked |
| the planning site is also an important component to be | | | | for your rocks to be graded totally flat. It's a little more |
| considered as well. Picture the space you have to | | | | interesting actually if there are variances in height and |
| work in, and that any weeds, or superfluous plants are | | | | slope for your garden. Give some thought though to |
| removed. Otherwise they could interfere with the | | | | water runoff. Think about where water may collect in |
| desired effect you're going for. | | | | or around your rocks, and what type of erosion could |
| You're also going to need to ensure, that the soil is | | | | take place. |
| adequate for the plant life you plan on using. That's | | | | Once all your rocks are placed, and the soil has settled, |
| assuming of course, you plan on having new | | | | it's time to include plants. As with any kind of planting, |
| vegetation for your rock garden. Some experts would | | | | it's important pay attention to seasonal advantages. |
| suggest, that once excavation is completed you wait | | | | Depending on the plan, Spring or Fall, are likely to most |
| an entire growing season before beginning your | | | | advantageous times to do your planting. Good luck, |
| garden. If you're the impatient type (like me), that's just | | | | and happy rock gardening! |