Rock Garden

A Labyrinth is a meandering but purposeful path that forms an ancient symbol. When most people hear of a labyrinth they think of a maze. But unlike a maze, a labyrinth has only one path that leads...

Do you get tired of weeding your garden? Why not get rid of the weeds and make a serene meditative Japanese style Zen Garden instead?

I created a layered rock garden on a the side of my house about 15 years ago, and it keeps evolving each year and keeps getting fuller. Because of the slope, it seemed only reasonably to add some...

A rock patio in your garden at home can make for a relaxing place to spend time with friends and family. Not to mention that building a rock patio can add value to your home.

When we think of planting gardens, our minds go to vegetables and flowers in the full sun. What happens if we wish to use our shade we have that has a nice landscape around or just a beautiful...

Perhaps you have a surplus of rocks or stones in your backyard. And perhaps you want to build a terrace or wall but don’t have the cash on hand for supplies. Maybe you’re a purist or an artist and...

Personalized garden stones add a personal touch to your garden. You can personalize the garden stones with names, dates, places, quotes, drawings. What ever you can think of can be created on a...

Everyone has something laying around that seems not useful and appears to be junk. A little creativity and ingenuity can go a long way into creating something useful, handy, and attractive whether...

Century plant, also known as blue agave or maguey is easy to grow in warm climates. Here is how to start it from small plants you dig up next to the larger ones.

Landscaping can be expensive and if you are on a budget like most people are where do you get the money to do so? Well rocks are free. At least for us country people they are. For you who live in...

Rock gardens are well-drained gardens that mimic the alpine plant communities in the mountains. Rocks are scattered throughout the gardens to echo the rocky mountainous environment and to aid in...

A rock garden has traditionally been the place to grow lower profile plants that like more mountainous terrain. The idea of a rock garden is simply to mix these plants with nice-looking small to...

A koi pond can transform a once ordinary looking yard into a peaceful retreat. Building your own koi pond lets you add your own distinctive style and creativity to your home. If you have had some...

Many gardeners love moss. It is a soft and attractive ground cover that enjoys moist and shady places. It is pleasant to walk on and fills in areas of a natural garden with particular style. ...

There are several projects that have the ability to improve your curb appeal along with the "wow" factor of your home landscape. A dry creek bed is an opportunity to bring more nature...

Zen gardens and the building and maintenance of the gardens are an art in their own right. They are simple, peaceful places with a bed of gravel or sand in an enclosed space. A few rocks are...

How many people think of rocks when they think of gardening? Well one very common and beautiful form of gardening is called Rock Gardens. Here are some tips to create beautiful rock gardens.

Would you like a very easy way to add a bit of accent to your flower bed or garden this season? This short article will show you how this can easily be achieved in one day using Painted Rocks. So...

Fall is the perfect season to plant bulbs for spring. A raised flower ring serves as a focal point for your yard, not to mention the advantage of allowing better soil control and ease of weeding....

Creating a beautiful retreat in your backyard with a koi pond needn't cost thousands of dollars. You can create your own with a bit of sweat, digging, and materials you can find at your local...

Nothing says English Country Garden quite as much as a cascade of flowering plants growing out of a natural rock wall. You can easily recreate that look at home by following a few simple directions.

This is a few techniques I have used

You may have a favourite cacti/succulent that you want to have more of cheaply, or want to grow some for a charity event. I will be mainly talking about vegetative propagation, cuttings etc.

Have you always wanted a fountain in your outdoor space? Making a rock garden fountain might be easier than you think. A fountain adds an interesting visual focal point to any garden, and also...