The summer’s heat has scorched the lawn, shriveled the shrubs and caused the lettuce to bolt, yet Mt. Cuba Center’s rock garden remains unfazed. It is thriving in the heat, drought and periodic ...

Not only do rock gardens add beauty and dimension to any outdoor space, they require little maintenance and can accommodate awkward or difficult landscapes (such as steep hillsides). No matter the ...

As we are all leading busier lifestyles, modern rock garden ideas tick the low maintenance gardening box in a big way. The ease of rock gardens can largely be put down to their natural ...

River rock often plays a practical role in gardens and landscapes. Here are a dozen ways to use this natural material for ...

Gardening can be a great stress reliever and beautifier for homeowners of every age and skill level. Pollinator gardens and vegetable gardens are hugely popular, but if you want to try your hand at ...

A rock garden is a garden, or more often a part of a garden, with a landscaping framework of rocks, stones and gravel, with planting appropriate to this setting. It’s also known as a rockery or ...

Creeping phlox grow most successfully in well-drained soil, such as on a slope held back by rocks. They flower best in full sun. Courtesy photo The second week of April is green with new growth, so ...

Rock landscaping might make your garden look nice, but it can also attract hordes of ants. Luckily, there are ways to keep ...