There's a single solution to each of these questions, and the solution is mostly maintenance-free, time- and budget-friendly: Create a rock garden. "Rock gardening is a style of gardening inspired ...

So, for rock garden ideas on a small scale, here are all the steps and kit you need to make your own container rock garden. A plant will usually grow to the size of its pot, so miniature ...

Most rock gardens are planted in full sun, which is 6 or more hours of direct sunlight, so make sure you choose tough plants that can take the heat. Also, always choose plants that are suited to ...

Lavender is one of the best plants to add to your rock garden ideas as it is hardy, low maintenance and thrives in poor soils. As a Mediterranean plant, it is naturally acclimatized to rougher ...

For those who don’t want to prune, consider a dry garden with sand and rocks arranged to mimic flowing water. For those who want something simple, add a rock and a single shrub. “Create the ...

The property had limited access to water, but Egbert, who shares his gardening adventures on Instagram @beartrapgarden, had a plan for how he could make the site work for him: a gravel garden.

Traditionally, Zen gardens consist of carefully arranged rocks, gravel or sand, and strategically placed moss or low plants. The goal is to create a space for contemplation and meditation ...