The summer’s heat has scorched the lawn, shriveled the shrubs and caused the lettuce to bolt, yet Mt. Cuba Center’s rock garden remains unfazed. It is thriving in the heat, drought and periodic ...

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 ...

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, drier ...

A rock garden is a garden, or more often a part of a garden, with a landscaping framework of rocks, stones and gravel, with planting appropriate to this setting. It’s also known as a rockery or ...

Creeping phlox grow most successfully in well-drained soil, such as on a slope held back by rocks. They flower best in full sun. Courtesy photo The second week of April is green with new growth, so ...

A rock garden is a garden, or more often a part of a garden, with a landscaping framework of rocks, stones and gravel, with planting appropriate to this setting. It’s also known as a rockery or ...