A Garden That Rocks
May 07, 2019
4 minutes
By Lynn Elliott
Making the best of a sloped yard—or adding interest to a flat one—rock gardens also require less maintenance than a lawn or flower border. Difficult areas become pretty or dramatic focal points, all while demanding less water and no mowing.
Your first task is to map the site. Make a note of any access covers for pipes, marking them with a dowel or a small flag. You’ll have to work around those areas as the rock garden is laid out, to keep them accessible. If your yard already has boulders or stones, try to incorporate them into the plan rather than
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