Not only do rock gardens add beauty and dimension to any outdoor space, they require little maintenance and can accommodate awkward or difficult landscapes (such as steep hillsides). No matter the ...

Creeping phlox (Phlox subulata) is a perennial ground cover native to the Eastern U.S. It blooms in late spring for three to four weeks, is about five to six inches tall and spreads up to two feet ...

As we are all leading busier lifestyles, modern rock garden ideas tick the low maintenance gardening box in a big way. The ease of rock gardens can largely be put down to their natural ...

Gardening can be a great stress reliever and beautifier for homeowners of every age and skill level. Pollinator gardens and vegetable gardens are hugely popular, but if you want to try your hand at ...

Do you feel inspired when looking at photos of beautiful rock gardens? If so, then you may be ready to start choosing plants for a rockery of your own. By picking perennials from among a selection of ...

I wrote recently about the Australian Rock Garden at the Arboretum & Botanic Garden at UC Santa Cruz, as a resource for home gardeners. For today’s column, we’ll outline the history, design and ...

What is a crevice garden? A crevice garden is made using thin flat slabs like slate or sandstone. These are placed vertically, parallel to each other, and then plants are placed between them, into the ...