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Rock Garden Planning Tips
- Choose a good location. First, plan where you will plant your rock garden. Choose an area that gets plenty of sunlight and has good drainage. If you choose an area where water collects, it can affect the soil and plant health.
- Add visual interest. Add interest to your rock garden by planting in a unique shape with curves. Incorporate a variety of rocks and plants in different shapes and sizes.
- Select the right plants. Choose plants that thrive in rock gardens. Succulents do well, as well as native plants that are drought-tolerant.
- Create a focal point. Add a focal point like a larger rock or boulder or garden art to help draw the eye to your rock garden.
Building a Rock Garden
To get started building a rock garden, choose rocks in a variety of sizes to fill the area you’ve selected. Place the bigger rocks first, and fill in the gaps with smaller rocks. When choosing rocks, find ones that are unique in size, shape, or color for extra visual appeal. To create an organic look, group rocks together or place them along a garden pathway.
To bring color to your rock garden, incorporate low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plants. Succulents and ornamental grasses are great plants for rock gardens, and you can add color with pots and other garden art.
FAQ
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Before planting a rock garden, add weed barrier fabric to prevent weeds and grass from growing through the rocks. Sand or gravel will help with water drainage, and landscape fabric prevents soil erosion.
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To prepare the ground for a rock garden, clear the area of any existing plants, grass, or weeds. Use a shovel to help level the ground if it’s uneven. Once the ground is level, add weed barrier and a combination of soil and sand before laying down rocks.
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To help keep your rock garden low maintenance, choose drought-tolerant plants. Succulents are a great choice, as well as other drought-tolerant plants like ornamental grasses, Irish moss, periwinkles, thyme, and coneflowers.
