Rock & Alpine Gardens - Gardening on Rock Outcroppings
Rock gardening, whether natural or devised, focuses on a group of low growing plants that grow in somewhat poor, gravely, well-drained soil and would not thrive elsewhere. Many of these plants are from mountainous or alpine regions, but rock gardens can be created almost anywhere.
Spreading groundcover type perennial plants are great to use to fill in cracks and spaces in paved walkways and patios. Plants like spreading sedums and creeping thyme are favorites because they not only look great, they can handle some foot traffic and neglect. These spreading plants soften the edges of concrete walkways and give an aged appearance, as they fill in on patios and steps.
About's Landscaping Guide sums up the questions to ask when starting a rock garden.
A great place to start learning about rock and alpine gardens. Goes into history , plants, seed sources and additional links.
Nice resources for learning about rock garden plants. Lots of good photos and growing information.
This is a good listing of rock garden plants from the University of Colorado Cooperative Extension. Lists the plants with their exposure and preferences.
