By Mary Jo Baur
Rock gardens are meant to mimic a natural rocky outcropping. They are generally on a slope and you may have to bring in some good-sized rocks to begin with. They should be at least half buried in the ground and securely in place. Most rock garden plants are low-growing perennials such as sedums or creeping phlox. You could even add some shrubs such as mugo pine, bird's nest spruce or creeping juniper. Whatever you choose should be able to stand up to sunny, dry conditions.
Another thing I have seen in front yards is one large boulder placed there as a landscape element. If you have such a feature, and want to plant something in front of it or around it, please opt for something fairly large. An area of low bedding plants does not fit the scale and proportion of such a large rock. You need something bold and gutsy to match the power of the large stone. We should aim for harmony and balance in our plantings.
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