Rocks gardens are a simple way to design a garden with visual interest, especially if you live in an area where keeping a lawn full of grass alive is challenging. Rocks gardens are often home to drought-tolerant plants, as they most commonly mimic desert or mountainous environments. Easy to set up and simple to maintain, the only question left is what will you plant in it? There are many options, but if you want to know where to start, then you’re in the right place! This list of a few of our favorite plants for rock gardens will help you start to plan your very own gorgeous rock garden.
What types of plants grow best in rock gardens?
Rock gardens are best suited for drought-tolerant plants that can grow in poor, rocky soil. While you can grow other types of plants in a rock garden, it will take more effort on your part. Mixing compost into soil that’s full of rocks can be tricky, for example, so growing plants that need rich soil is more challenging.