You Have to See These Rock Garden Ideas for Every Type of Landscape

If even succulents elude you, a rock garden might be just the solution. But if you're interested in creative rock garden ideas, it's worth debunking one common misconception right off the bat: That is, that rock gardens are composed entirely (and exclusively) of rocks. Not so. While traditional Japanese rock gardens employ stones, sand, and brushed gravel as foundational elements, moss, pruned trees, and bushes are instrumental in creating a holistic space. There are also English rock gardens, which make use of ornate masonry and ornamental shrubbery to create composed and meditative spaces. Finally, a third type of rock garden is one inspired by mountain peaks, where craggy terrain and dry conditions give way to rugged alpine displays. Whatever type of rock garden suits your space, lifestyle and gardening expertise, start with the stone and build outwards with varying textures and colors of plants. Either way, it's a rock solid idea.