Not only do rock gardens add beauty and dimension to any outdoor space, they require little maintenance and can accommodate awkward or difficult landscapes (such as steep hillsides). No matter the ...

As we are all leading busier lifestyles, modern rock garden ideas tick the low maintenance gardening box in a big way. The ease of rock gardens can largely be put down to their natural ...

Creeping phlox (Phlox subulata) is a perennial ground cover native to the Eastern U.S. It blooms in late spring for three to four weeks, is about five to six inches tall and spreads up to two feet ...

While it’s common to incorporate rocks into landscape designs, most of the time it’s in the form of a border around plants or a tree, or creating a path through a yard or garden. But there’s another ...

Rock and stone are one of the most versatile and durable materials you can use when landscaping a yard. While wood will eventually rot, and plastic, no matter its form, will always give landscape more ...

Many different plants could be included in a rock garden. The usual design approach limits plant selection to low-growing varieties, but this is not a necessary constraint. A brief study of the ...

Gardeners know that a landscape is much more than plants. The lushest foliage and flowers have limited appeal without other elements to act as a foil. Rocks and stones play a vital role, setting ...

You don’t have to be a master gardener to create a fun garden for your kids. Liven up your backyard with these rock garden craft ideas. Paint the rocks on all sides with a couple of coats of green ...

Now that spring is here and summer is around the corner, it’s time to get ready for warmer weather. Some lucky folks have the space for a large patio, pool or sport court — but others just don’t have ...