Rock Garden Designs
Mention of new age gardens and landscaping cannot be complete without the mention of rock gardens. Rock garden, as most of us know, is a kind of garden which involves considerable use of rocks or stones. That is teemed up with plants native to rocky or alpine settings. Rock gardens can give a unique dimension to a landscape, like a house or an office or it can stand on its own. Does this proposition of a rock garden interest you? Well, if it does, read on!
Ideas and Designs for Rock Gardens
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Visualize this - a lovely rock garden which does not have a hint of artificial element in it. What do you need for that? Well, an idea would be to make the best possible use of yards which are naturally rocky and uneven. They can be modified using stone logs and stumps as main elements instead of removing them. Isolated boulders on the other hand can act as ornaments and containers. You can have wood steps resting on the pebbles, path lined by rocks, plants and boulders. Ferns, spruce and evergreens are great for a rock garden.
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This idea is great if you are looking out for either river rock gardens or small rock gardens. Consider constructing a dry river bed through the rock garden. That can be done with the help of smooth round stones, whichever is easily available in your area. It can work out well for a number of designs, especially for smaller gardens, as less landscaping is required as opposed to others. Further, having a dry river bed layout can give a feel of the river and act as a natural guiding path through the garden.
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A rock garden revolving around a waterfall will add an entirely different dimension to the garden. The good part is that you have an option whether to make it with or without a pond. The varieties which come without ponds circulate water sans a large basin. The sound and visual effect can be achieved with a waterfall. Squirrels, birds and other wildlife can further enhance the whole set up of rock gardens.
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Talk about Japanese and Zen rock gardens, and water and bridges are very significant aspects of these two. If you are thinking of a Japanese style or Zen style rock garden, a bridge is a must to add to the design involving island and a pond. A bridge doesn't have to be a conventional one, it can even be done with the help of slabs of stone. Neat and meandering pathways are another crucial aspect of a Japanese rock garden design.
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Normally, you would want to create the garden directly on the ground. A garden designed to fit a large enough trough can be as good as a conventional rock garden. The same type of alpines can be used as you would in a regular rock garden. Stone walls are another good option to give the garden a vertical appearance. The empty spaces can be filled with soil and perennials.
The more complicated the design, the more difficult it will be to maintain, so the key would be to keep it simple, straight and compact. Moreover, the more natural it is the better it will be. Rock garden designs are best implemented in connection with outdoor living areas - easily seen from a deck or window. All the best!
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