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How would I build a mini waterfall, rock garden, and plants for my desk? I have seen desk waterfalls for sale, and of course plans. But I'm thinking almost a mini-tank with a few water plants, with a waterfall that falls into it, with rocks around it. Wouldn't that be fantastic to have on your desk?! Any ideas on where to buy such a thing? Or to buy something that I could easily modify? Or how to build one? Thanks!
I'm starting a rock garden from a small pond. Can some rock gardeners give me advice about rocks and plants? The garden already has 500 lbs of topsoil and eggrock in layers. What recommendations do you have for rock gardening in northeast Texas?
Can you name the rock garden plants in this picture? Hello, we are planning on creating a rock garden in front of the new house we just purchased. I came with the idea of making something similar to this picture. Can you please name the plants that are in the picture and also if they are perennials? (I would prefer to have perennials). Can you also tell me if these plants are suitable for a south-facing yard in north Texas (Dallas area)? Thanks! http://media.onsugar.com/files/2010/12/49/1/1243/12431570/10/how-to-build-rock-garden-1.jpg
what are alpine plants? I need plants for my rock garden? I live in a zone 6 Massachusetts
rock garden? How can I make a rock garden in NY? What plants should I buy, that use little water? Is this possible?
Plants for a rock garden? I live in the west of scotland and would welcome any ideas and/or websites for design.
Plants are popping up in my rock garden and I want them gone, Help? I had it laid 2 years ago and until now there have been a dandilion here a clump of grass there at most. This spring I got all sorts of green stuff coming up especially under the over hang of my neighbor's tree. There is a smal flower bed right near the house but the rest should be nice yellow pebbles and 6 flagstone squares. You can barely see two of the flagstons now for the weeds and grass. I usually pull up what ever stray green pops up but this year I can't come close to keeping up with it. What can I use to kill this stuff without haveing to take up all the stones and the garden sheeting beneath it? there used to be a lawn beneath and I do not care if it is all killed, except for my flowers . What can I use to kill off the greenery. Im on a fixed income so something do it yourself works best.
Have you ever planted a rock garden? If you've planted a rock garden, how much did it cost you in rocks, I'm only planning on a small garden. Also, any mistakes you made that you want to share so I won't make the same one? What worked well for you? thanks
What are the best rocks to plant in a rock garden? I asked this in another section and received 6 wonderful answers; however, I know many Senior Citizens that have done wonderful work with rock gardens and would like their opinion as well. It seems where I'm going to set up base camp, a small rock garden is tickling my brain cells. Thank you for your input.
What's the name of the product that contains plants, rocks, and water on a small scale? I am drawing a huge blank: It's not rock garden nor is it indoor water fountain or indoor plant garden. The purpose of this product is to make the home peaceful, you can plug it in so the water flows. Please help my cat gotten tounge :)
can anyone give me some good ideas for rock garden ...ive a project in botany ? can anyone give me some good ideas for rock garden ...ive a project in botany ? waterfalls are okk...i mean theyre common to beautify Roc garden ...but some new innovative ideas...10 marks for best answer give names of the plants if u know to plant in Roc garden
What can I do this time of year to prepair my rock garden for next spring? I have a large overgrown garden around a rock ledge. the soil is very hard and the plants are very old, many do not bloom any more. I'm lost what can I do?
if i put a washing up bowl in the garden with plants and rocks surronding the sides will it attract frogs ? i read in a nature magazine about this but what time of year should i do this and what other creatures will it attract. should i . fill it with normal water or water from another pond
I want to start my own little rock garden..? I have a small patch of land outside my apartment, big enough to plant a few small bushes and trees, and to set up a small table and chairs for lounging in the sun. I want to start a rock garden, and I need some creative suggestions for which types of plants, trees or flowers to plant. Any tips or ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Thanks Primoa! i live in Newfoundland, an island off the east coast of Newfoundland. Canada, I mean! lol
can rocks in my garden soil hurt my plants? Over the winter rocks from my driveway are pushed into my garden.....there are too many to pick out. Where I want to plant more plants, can I add soil, turn over the soild and plant? Will the rocks hurt the plants or will it assits with drainage? Thanks in advance
Creating a Japanese Zen/ Small Rock Garden Indoors..HELP? I've recently moved and am happy to report my living room is rather large for the first time ever. I've chosen contemporary low profile furniture and am aiming for a serene, zen theme and so far so good. However, the longest wall still seems empty and i'd like to use the space to create a zen like space w/ bonsai's, plants, candles, and a rock garden perhpas. Any ideas?
what exactly is a "rock Garden" ? My sister and I are going to spruce up one of my bosses properties and he said it has a rock garden , but that it need new flowers planted but i dont know what a rock garden is so i dont know how to prepare for my work......serious answers only plz
Whats a good small flower to plant behind allyssum for a rock garden(pic included)? http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm21/issief/DSC01682.jpg There are petunias right next to the rocks ;)
Can having glass rocks amongst the garden plants give the plants lead poisoning? Can having glass rocks from craft store amongst my garden plants give the plants lead poisoning? my bf's ex had glass rocks everywhere in the garden. the plants, some very hearty-type plants are dying. I've dug up old roots from the palm for example, and found these damn colored rocks surrounding the roots up to 7 inches down! these are the rocks you get at a craft store for misc. - about $3-5 dollars a bag. they probably looked great in the beginning, but many of the color has faded away and now it seems 8 years later, the plants are too. There's alot of cobalt blue color in there... they seem to have kept their color the longest. thoughts on this?
Do I have to use cactus soil if I want to make a rock garden? I want to make a small rock garden with these plants: Anemone Pulsatilla Draba Rigida Campanula Rotundifolia Should I use cactus potting soil? Or should I make layers or different soil? I read somewhere I should put sand on top and regular potting mix in the bottom, with gravel on the very bottom to further improve drainage. But what do they mean with "sand"? Do they just mean cactus potting soil? If it's real sand, can you tell me where I can buy it, because I am sure it must be some kind of fertilized sand. Do they sell it at the Home Depot or Lowes? Most importantly, my zone is Z8a, in the Dallas area. Thanks!
Can you plan fall Mums in a rock garden? I would like to buy some dark purple fall Mums, already potted and would like to plant them in front of my house, it's a small rock-covered garden. Any special instructions? I know about the watering schedule, fertilizer, pinching the stems back in July. My location is eastern Missouri
Indoor Japanese Rock Garden...? I've recently moved and am happy to report my living room is rather large for the first time ever. I've chosen contemporary low profile furniture and am aiming for a serene, zen theme and so far so good. However, the longest wall still seems empty and i'd like to use the space to create a zen like space w/ bonsai's, plants, candles, and a rock garden perhpas. Any ideas?
Does this count as a rock garden? Would it be a rock garden if I take a large rock(s) and put soil in the large holes and then plant the special flowers? What I want to do is have something unique in my yard that is fun and not a huge project. And how would I plant the flowers in the rock?
What is a good plant or flower for a rock garden where it will get hot? Hi- I have a small rock garden that is in the strip between the sidewalk and curb by my front yard. The rock is all with reddish tones. There is no lawn left in that area, just gravel. But I want to be able to plant some plants or flowers in that area. I prefer perennials. I'd need something that could handle all the heat the rock is going to soak up. I live in Nebraska, so I don't think that a cactus will work due to the cold. I know that salvia would be an option, but I'm not fond of that particular plant. Any other ideas? Can you plant aster in those conditions? I don't have a huge amount of space.
How do you keep foreign plants from growing in a moss garden? I have moss growing on our rock walkway and we have planted grass close by and seems to want to keep coming up through the moss. I don't think it's hurting it, but it's taking away from the look we are trying to achieve. Any way to keep it from growing? And any way to remove the current plants from the moss without picking out every single plant individually? Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance!
Will creeping jenny overpower other plants? I planted some creeping jenny in my rock garden, will they take over all the other plants in there ?
what's the best way to make an all rock yard? We want to make a rock garden in our front yard. We do not want any plant life, just rocks and old dry wood stumps and stuff. What is the best way to lay the rocks? I have landscape fabric, but have never used it before.
Questions regarding Japanese rock garden/moss/rocks.? Dear readers, I am trying to make a japanese rock garden outside of my condominiums front door. there is a space about 8 feet wide and 20 feet long and that is the space I want to put the garden in. I was wondering if moss requires alot of water to grow, or if any, because I am not allowed to have water in that space. I was wondering if it required any water if I could spray it with water from a spray bottle or something. I also would appreciate if anybody can tell me some good stores to buy high quality sand, any low water required plants,moss, etc. anything for a rock garden. Please respond, and Thank You.
What flowers can grow well in a rock filled flower bed? I want to make a rock filled garden but i wanted to plant flowers in it also. what flowers do well in rock gardens?
What plants can I grow in a garden with very rocky shallow soil? I've just moved into a new house and I'm sure my garden has been laid on all the rubble from the house build. Huge boulders and lots of rocks just under the surface of the soil. I don't want to dig out the entire garden it would be too big a job. I wondered if there are any plants out there that would survive this kind of environment?
How to mold a rock from concrete, help!? I've heard that people can make realistic "rocks" out of wet clay, or concrete. I'm trying to make some Red Rocks figures for the dry plants garden I'm planting. HELP?!?
Which plants would be best for my garden? I have a flower garden in front of my house and it is enclosed with rocks. It holds a lot of water when it rains and I planted some flowers and they are dieing due to too much water. What would be a good solution to this? and or what is a plant that can survive in a lot of water. {Something pretty} any suggestions? I live in houston texas
I need so much help with what to plan outside. I do not have a green thumb when it comes to outside plants.? Anyway, I need some help in figuring out which shrubs I should plant to border my lower deck. the shrubs will be in a rock garden. I need a shrub that grows quickly and is hardy. Also, something that isn't toxic to my dog. Please help!
Are there any shade-loving plants that are resistant to slugs (or that slugs don't like)? I have some hostas in a rock garden, in a very shady spot, that look just terrible, holes all over the leaves, and I know it's from slugs. Honestly, rather than combat the slugs, I think I'd like to plant something else there, something low or shrub-like maybe. I live in Michigan, for zone reference. Anyone have ideas for plants that could do well in a spot like this? Looking for something fairly easy, low to medium maintenance.
how to make a mini garden? I'm making one for Christmas and September is a good time to start::] what I need is a list of plants that can be placed there its a rock garden something like this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zen_garden it's very small its as small as a tapper ware thanks in advance
How to decorate rock bed for cheap? We have a pretty big rock garden in front of our house and i want to decorate it without making it look dumb, i'm on a tight budget but we are having a get together here and i want it to look decent... I like plants especially low maintenance plants :) and i'm not sure what kind of decorations that would look alright outside the new house of a young couple... ? (i'm afraid of my old lady taste getting in the way) lol any ideas?
Decorative rock-garden? Hello everyone here! :) I'm living in a small room and want to make a decorative rock-garden (alpinarium) in a small glass box (aquarium or terrarium alike). Is it possible? I need to know what long-lasting plants I should use to keep them very small and nice looking here? I know that my question is very confusing, but please advice me if you can is it posible to do it in this glass box, not in any yard, cause I don't have my private yard space. By the way, I forgot to mention, that I also don't know how to make a drainage, which would help not to rot plants' roots and not to make any green flies or fungous plant illness
weird sphere rock in garden?? (pics included)? Hi everyone, I dident really know where to put this question so ill put it here. I found this really weird rock in my garden when i was planting some flowers it was really deep down into the soil.its about the size of a golf ball but the weight of a real rock....the surface/texture of it is like a rocks.but its perfectly spherical.....So i just wanted to see what you guys think is this a normel rock just made into a sphere shape (by people)?? or has it been naturally made like??. lol sorry if you think this is a odd question im just interested in it. http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk74/AJsCrypt-Of-Darkness/rock5.jpg http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk74/AJsCrypt-Of-Darkness/rock3.jpg http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk74/AJsCrypt-Of-Darkness/weridrock1.jpg AJ It was really deep like a metre or more...i was planting a apple tree so i had to make the hole really deep. http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk74/AJsCrypt-Of-Darkness/rocl9.jpg ruler pic 4 how asked 4 it lol i mean 'who' asked for it not 'how' lol.....jeez i type too fast.....also extra details um...its really heavy for such a small ball but when you tap it...it kinda sounds hollow which is really odd so i dont know what that could mean. oh and sorry for the quality of the pics im using my computer cam
If I have a garden pot without a hole in it, is putting rock at the bottom really sufficient? Or should I attempt to drill a hole in it? I am planting spider plants and according to many sites it needs good drainage.
Hanging plants...specifically Petunias and Fuchsias? Can Petunias and Fuschias that were cared for outside in hanging baskets be brought into the house for the winter and kept alive for next spring? Can they be planted in a sloping rock garden type set-up? Do they meerly just have to be thrown in the garbage?
What are some plants to plant with a dwarf japanese maple? I have this flower bed in front of my house I want to turn into like a rock garden with a japanese maple, but not too sure what to get. I am thinking maybe some lilies and irises, and maybe a peony. Any suggestions? Not sure what other kinds of plants to get.......
Plants for Japanese Garden? I'm doing 2 small Japanese gardens, on either side of a gate. One side gets partial sun, the other side very little, if any sun. I'll be using crushed rock as the ground cover. What are the most suitable plants/shrubs to use please, hopefully with some colour . I live in a Bayside suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, about 1 km from the beach and Bay. The side that doesn't get the sun is quite well sheltered. Thanks
What is the best source for seeds for mint plants? I want as large a variety as I can find. I am looking to cover a rock garden that will be about 50 x 75 feet and may be larger once I get into it. Space is no problem as I have 20 acres I can use.
What is a nice, yellow flowered perrenial that will stay in bloom from late spring until fall? I have a rock garden with nice plants but I need a yellow flowered perrenial that will stay flowered all summer long.
Webkinz Rock garden? i am looking to trade for the webkinz rock garden to trade? if you have the rock garden please post what you want from me if you want to trade, here is what i have: humvee SUV hot air balloon wagon strike-a-posing plant jelly tree golden safe toad stool gaint venus fly-trap and more ******also if you have the zingoz bubble blower i want to trade with you to!! thanks***** if you want to trade please leave you webkinz username, a way that i can contact you (via email please!) and what you want to trade. if you do not have what i am looking for please go ahead and pst what you want to trade! Anyone!?!?!?!?!? please?
I have a garden that i wont to out plants but what?? I have a rockery that has very big rocks and not much soil, but lots of weeds grow there it also has lots of small pebles. What should i plant there that like sub-tropical climate. What should i do???
How can I mark or label or write on medium-sized rocks for a rock garden? I have a small corner of my yard that is infested with morning glory weed. I have given up on trying to keep it looking nice as a garden area. My plan now is to sterilize the ground, cover it with heavy duty black plastic and a bark mulch of some sort, and place medium to large sized rocks on it, like you would find in a rock garden. I may even place pots here and there with something colorful in them. Just to make it a little more fun and interesting, I plan to collect these rocks from various places I visit. I would like to keep track of where the rocks are from and I am wondering if anyone has a good idea on how to mark them to do this.? So far I have thought of just printing the names of the towns with waterproof paint, or attaching some kind of a metal plate, or even just labeling plant marker stakes and placing one beside each rock. What unique ideas do you have? Just to be clear, I only want to label the rocks with the name of the town I got the rocks from; I don't want to actually decorate the rocks.
How to prepare an indoor herb garden container without water leaking after watering the plants? I am new to indoors gardening.I will be putting a screen mesh over the base of the container and rocks on the top before filling the soil in, but I am worried about any excess water that might drip out after watering. I am concerned about the excess watering gathering mosquitoes.Please help
Decorative Rock Garden/Flower Bed? I'm not a flower or plant lover and I own a townhome that has two nice sized flower beds. I want to put down decorative rocks and suggestions on how to do this?
I have a small space, 15 feet by 15 feet that I'd like to make into a nice garden . What can I do? the area doesn't get much sun. mostly shade. Right now it's half cement half weeds. I was thinking of planting moss? but that's too slippery? Rock garden? Zen pebble garden? Low sun light grass?
I want to build a rock wall and plant my strawberries in the cracks in the wall.? Will this work and what do I have to do to make it work. I have a small front and back yard that a lot of is shaded so I need to utilize all the sunny areas that I can. It's going to be filled with soil in between the front and back so I can plant an herb garden in between on the top.
would like to see photos on desert rock gardens? the home I bought has a desert landscraping theme, that has not been kept up and is growing wildly. It has large and small rocks and cactus growing everywhere, I would like to redesign the position of the rocks (maybe in clusters) and maybe plant ground covers in between the craves of the rocks, need ideas.
How do I remove white rocks from my soil to start a flower garden? I decided to plant a flower garden and as I began to clear the soil, I realized that someone had previously had a garden there and used white rocks to surround the flowers, so the soil is FULL of white rocks. What is the best way to remove them? Thanks for any help!
Will rocks in my garden bed be harmful to my vegetables ? I planted a few vegetables in a raised bed style, it basically looks like a long mound of dirt raised 4 inches off the ground. It has rained heavily in my area for the past week and i went outside to look at my garden and noticed all these newly exposed rocks everywhere. Dozens and dozens of little pebbles. Im presuming they were exposed by the rain, will this be harmful to my vegetables ? Any sugeestions?
Aside from rocks, and shutting it down, what can I do to make my garden pond safe for birds? I returned home from walking my dog today to carnage in my otherwise peaceful garden pond. There were two "floating" birds, and one shivering while holding on to the pump's electrical cord. Though obviously distraught, I was able to save the one who held on, however, had to bury his mates. That side, I've looked online, and aside from adding a rock and a water plant for any bathers to hold on to (and yes, from closing it down completely) what other suggestionos do you have? As a nature lover, I already feel terrible, so please no sarcasm. Serious answers only please! For now, the pond is drained and off. Before I open it up again for business, I want to do all that I can to avoid a repeat incident. Thank you kindly.
Help with what to plant in new garden? I'm new to the whole gardening thing; I have an area outside I'd like to plant in...it's a raised area next to the house surrounded by rocks. It gets lots of sunlight throughout the day. Any suggestions what to plant there? I want a variety of height and color. Can I go to a garden store and just buy a bunch of flowers?
how to separate rocks from garden soil? i am cleaning out an old planting area where the previous owner had bushes and used red rocks for mulch. I am making it into a nice flower bed but am struggling with an easy way to separate the rocks from the soil (which is quite good). I plan to reuse the rocks, as much as possible, by adding to other areas where they are already in use. any ideas?
My gardening book lists plants to grow on scree and dry walls. Does this mean no soil is required? I have recently had my front garden landscaped, mostly shingle and groups of rocks. Very low maintenance but rather bare (my daughter calls it "Stonehenge"). I am considering ornamental grasses, but would like some colour and cover. I must admit I am not an enthusiast!
Fixing Clay Soil for Vegetable Garden? this soil is so hard, if left untouched for just a few days it will nearly turn to rock. i have new soil on top of this but it is not mixed in well. i already have plants in the garden and cannot take them all out. i think i know what to add but do not know how without removing/ messing with all the plants. tips?
plans for hillside garden stairs? My house is on a hillside lot and there is a steep slope in our yard, with a flat area at the top where we would like to plant a vegetable garden. The soil is clay and rock and seems pretty stable--the house has been there 80 years with apparently no slides. Any ideas where we can find DIY plans for constructing some type of stairway up the hill using rocks, railroad ties or other materials? Thanks.
is it illegal to remove my next door neighbours plants from my garden.? My neighbours are really horrible. They have even told my kids not to play football in our own back garden cos they don,t want the ball going in their garden. We have a single drive then a patch of grass that extends into their front garden (our border is easily seen on our plans). They have gone and planted flowers on our piece of green and put great big rocks. Which we fall over as we get out the car. We are met with abuse and they state its their land. If we remove the plants (we intend to lay some slabs then park our car on it) and rocks and lay them neatly on their lawn can we still be done for criminal damage as we have up rooted the plants thanks
Small garden patch for children. What should we grow? I have a small patch of soil in my garden approximatly 1.5mtrs square. My daughters are aged 7 & 9 years. Any suggestions to what we can grow. The patch is against a fence and a wall on 2 sides. othetr 2 sides are open. Its in my back yard and in a really shaded area. probably on about 2 hours of direct sunlight each day. Thats if its sunny lol. We live in the UK. Do i need lots of compost and how much digging over should be done before planting. and how long can we expect to wait untill things grow. Im very very new to gardening. My daughters have suggested groing veg. Last summer it was filled with rocks and a few pansy plants. We have also tried putting grass seed down but didnt really work. tried to grow sunflowers a few years ago. but because of the lack of sun ( 2 hours a day ) they just didnt seem to grow beyond 12 inches
Why wont my outdoor container garden thrive? I have an outdoor container garden because where we live our back yard is all rocks. There is no dirt to plant in but I still wanted fresh herbs and some veggies. I have tomatoes, garlic, Snap peas, and some herbs. The tomatoes seem to be staying the same. Not growing, nothing. The peas died completely (were vining up the side of the house, I think the house cooked the plants! Im in California) and everything else is just not getting bigger. I water every day, used miracle grow soil. Is there a secret i dont know?
How to start a garden? I have a garden that is new and completely empty. The fences do not have complete coverage, so there's no privacy yet. The ground is just lawn. The thing is, I know loads of beautiful plants. But I would like to know how to get a garden prepared for lots of planting, how should I make borders (with rocks?) and what would be a nice way to cover those fences.
What is the easiest way to dig up dirt for a water garden? I have been digging a hole in my yard for a water garden that I am going to construct, but the soil is rock hard and in-organic and because of the hole's location in between two huge trees there are thousands of roots from small grass roots to huge 6" thick or bigger roots from the trees. I've been using a hoe to loosen the dirt for shoveling and to cut the roots, but it's becoming an extreme physically enduring project. Are there any other low-budget methods to get a hole dug? Remember, I need to dig a hole to match my measurements and designs for a water garden, not just a big hole. Note: A water garden, in my case, is a small man-made pond with fish, aquatic plants, frogs, etc.
Decomposed granite stabilizer ok for plants? I just ripped out my lawn and want to cover it with decomposed granite (and various sized rocks) to make a desert garden. The guy at the sand and stone material place told me to get the DG that has a stabilizer in it so that it doesn't get all over my house and neighborhood. Is this a good idea if you want to plant stuff in it? Will it become too hard for the plants? Anyone with experience regarding stabilized DG? Any help is greatly appreciated.
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