Garden Rocks

Rock edging in the garden provides a border to showcase annual flowers or perennial plants. Whether you want a small flowerbed with an attractive natural stone edging or a large stone border to frame a multitude of blooms and bushes, some general techniques during installation will keep the border looking nice year after year. With... more »

Rocks are an integral part of a naturally balanced landscape. Because nature includes both living things and inanimate objects like stone, a garden without rocks seems incomplete, while a landscape that juxtaposes plant life against hard surfaces is always interesting. But gardens are all different from one another. Some are informal,... more »

Lava rocks have a distinctive appearance and give landscaping projects a unique look. They are harvested from inactive volcanoes, and a single eruption can produce enough lava to cover hundreds of miles of land. more »

When designing a landscape, there are many things you can use to enhance its features. Something as simple as the addition of large rocks and boulders can make a flowerbed "pop". Whether you are trying to draw attention to a particular plant or section of the garden, rocks and boulders can do it. You should address the use of large... more »

Lava rocks, or volcanic rocks, are used in char broiler gas barbeques, fish tanks, terrariums, ponds, gardens, on roadways, and more. You may be able to find lava rock at your local hardware or gardening store, but you can also buy it online. Because of its air holes, lava rock is quite light, and easier to ship than you would think. more »