Rock Gardens

By Jessica Kill

Rock Gardens are a new trend but the art of rock gardening has been around since the beginning of time. Throughout the world there are many public and private rock gardens that are visited by many people everyday. Rock gardens are tranquil gardens that combine the rugged beauty of a rock with the fragile beauty of nature and its plants and flowers.

If you are interested in making your own rock garden there are many places to get help. One way to get help as well as meet people with the same interest in gardening and nature is to join a Rock Garden Society,such as the North American Rock Garden Society.

There are also web sites that provide information on starting your own rock garden. To start you must first find the perfect rock or boulder to put in your rock garden. All rocks chosen should look natural in your garden setting. The best rule to use is to choose rocks that accent your plants, flowers, and yard.

The next step is to choose flowering plants and vegetation that match your climate and zone. The plants chosen should complement each other and look natural. There are lists of appropriate rock garden plants available for those interested in their own Rock Garden.

A rock garden can be an interesting hobby for anyone that enjoys the beauty of nature. Rock Gardens also add a little excitement to any landscape. Start developing your ROCK GARDEN Plan today!

 

 

References and other links

 

http://www.nargs.org/

http://www.freenet.victoria.bc.ca/virags/DESIRABLE.plants.HTML

http://toyen.uio.no/bothage/samling/rock.garden.html