Garden Wall Mosaic: Mexican River Rock Embellished with Family Heirlooms and Tools

Garden Wall Mosaic: Mexican River Rock Embellished with Family Heirlooms and Tools

Garden writer Pat Welsh revives the Southern California tradition of decorating walls with Mexican river rock and whimsical objects. Her planter features old tools, children's craft projects (three tile plaques), and gifts from gardening friends (toy watering can, angel).

Process: arrange objects on heavy paper in exact wall dimensions; outline each with permanent marker. Use paper as template to transfer design to wall; glue objects with thin-set cement. Fill remaining space with grout and rock.