Rock garden is small in size. The plants are grown in pots or in well drained soil in the ground. These plants require less water but well drained soil for their growth. The garden consists of rocks which are placed in between the gaps of plants. Stones are aligned to form a bedding plane. Plants are often used to conceal the joints between the stones thus rocks are essential part of the garden.

Importance of garden foundation planting

• Foundation plantings are imperative to conceal the cement foundations of houses. Foundation plantings also blend the house and garden in with the existing landscape.
• Avoid using overbearing plants at entrance as the planting at entrance should be welcoming and open. At entries of garden use evergreen or shrubs propagated with colorful berries.
• The different type of plants and paving material used in the garden constitute in combining all the garden elements together.
• Corner plantings include tall shrubs or small trees which screen back yard and blend the garden with surrounding landscape.  Shrubs in the foundation planting should be placed such that they do not look overgrown and come in between the views of the garden.
• Transition plantings are plantings which run between the entrance and corner.   They are best option as they are designed simple. Low growing shrubs are work well whereas tall shrubs usually block windows and views thus needs frequent shaping and maintenance.

How to set appropriate rock garden?
Before establishing the rock garden set the plan for its planting on the paper. Choose the plants correctly and note about their height too as it would affect the design of your garden. Be sure about the selection of plants and their placement at right place. Do not overcrowd your garden with plants there should be ample amount of space between two plants and small rocks should be placed to boost the look of rock garden.

Apply variety to your rock garden for making it more interesting. An asymmetrical balance works amazingly in a foundation planting of rock garden.  The design should have the equal weight on both end of the garden, which consists of various shrubs and trees of different sizes, forms, and textures.

Thus maintain your rock garden well for whole outlook of your home. Read some more tips from the garden maintaining books and even arrange a gardener for proper care of your rock garden.

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