Rock gardens break lawn monotony, anchor slopes, and backdrop pools. Construction: regional rocks, 1/3 buried, mix sizes, limestone for small rocks (porous = root penetration). Plants: low perennials, summer herbs, annuals, heaths/heathers. Spring bloomers: phlox, forget-me-not, wallflower, dwarf lavender. Annuals: alyssum, blue-eyed grass, lobelia, summer savory. Design: varied foliage/flower color, sequential bloom. Consult local experts for climate-matched species.
Done well, rock gardens look discovered, not built—stone and plant in conversation, each enhancing the other's character.
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