Not only do rock gardens add beauty and dimension to any outdoor space, they require little maintenance and can accommodate awkward or difficult landscapes (such as steep hillsides). No matter the ...

A rock garden is a garden, or more often a part of a garden, with a landscaping framework of rocks, stones and gravel, with planting appropriate to this setting. It’s also known as a rockery or ...

Also known as a “rockery,” a rock garden makes a beautiful addition to the landscape. Whether you’re faced with steep slopes, poor soils, or just looking to add a focal point, rock gardens are a DIY ...

Gardening can be a great stress reliever and beautifier for homeowners of every age and skill level. Pollinator gardens and vegetable gardens are hugely popular, but if you want to try your hand at ...

Choosing the right rocks can be as much fun as selecting plants when you’re building a rock garden. Stones create protective wind and sun barriers, and pockets of moisture for small, low-growing ...

The rock garden was built by transforming an abandoned limestone quarry with display plantings, woody and herbaceous, adapted for such a habitat. At a talk to the Racine Garden Club, I suggested such ...