rock garden
noun
: a garden laid out among rocks or decorated with rocks and adapted for the growth of particular kinds of plants (such as alpines)
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Installing a small water feature might feel like a more complex project, but simple fountain kits can be set up in as little as a couple of hours, while creating a completely new rock garden takes about one to two days.
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Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
Lavender is an excellent choice for rock gardens or gardens where mulch isn’t used at all.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 27 Apr. 2026
Perennial ornamental grasses are wonderful to grow in any yard as a border, in a meadow, or in native and rock gardens.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
Specialty areas include a Japanese dry garden, ravine garden, herb and sensory garden, wetlands, hosta collection, rock garden, and lily pond.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 9 Apr. 2026
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Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
Lavender is an excellent choice for rock gardens or gardens where mulch isn’t used at all.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 27 Apr. 2026
Perennial ornamental grasses are wonderful to grow in any yard as a border, in a meadow, or in native and rock gardens.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
Specialty areas include a Japanese dry garden, ravine garden, herb and sensory garden, wetlands, hosta collection, rock garden, and lily pond.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 9 Apr. 2026
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“Rock garden.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rock%20garden. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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