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The Basics of Rock Gardening

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  Few can deny the alluring effect that rock gardens bring into the home. Rock gardening is simply the mixture of garden rocks and any of the many special plant species in your backyard. Some rock gardens are built in naturally rocky parts to capitalize on the natural landscape. Others are designed around one existing rock feature, or rocks may be imported to the gardens for the sole purpose of installing a rock garden. Also known as alpine gardens or rockeries, rock gardens are particularly popular in areas with limited water availability. The tradition of rock gardening originated from Asia. In Asia, rock gardens were an important part of the Asian art, with each plant and rock being carefully placed. These gardens were often associated with monasteries and wealthy homes. During the 17th century, this practice reached Europe, and gardeners started creating their own versions. Generally, rock gardens blend easy to grow plants with a rock arrangement of different colors, sizes and ...

Ten Tips for Creating Beautiful Gardens

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 Beautiful gardens appeal to our senses. The colors and immense diversity of design combinations, fragrance, flavors, sounds from birds and insects attracted to the plants and variety of textures. Go for a drive around your neighborhood and take notice of the gardens that catch your eye or next time you visit a friend’s garden, be observant and tune in to what you love about it.  No doubt they will be applying some design principles and elements that apply whether they are used in art, graphics, building, interior or garden design. “A garden is a thing of beauty and a job forever.” – Richard Briers Simple concepts can make a HUGE difference to the enjoyment of your garden space and particularly so, when it is a micro garden.  Designers use these principles all over the world to make spaces really stand out and visually beautiful.  Less really can be more if you know how. 10 Tips for Beautiful Gardens in Small Spaces 1.     Add flowers or flowering plan...