It is possible to create a unique landscape with rocks in a space that isn't well-suited to growing plants. Rocks can be used as an inorganic layer, which is a mixture of plants, shrubs, or succulents. Stones, regardless of how you use them, are an eco-friendly choice that saves water and minimizes yard maintenance.

Designing a Rocky Landscape

Here are some garden design ideas using rocks and stones

• Mulch substitute: Gravel is not as expensive as wood mulch but has several advantages. The longevity of rocks is an important reason to choose them. They will last for the entire life of your garden. Stone's pale hue is a striking contrast to the colors of your shrubs or flowers.
• Flower bed edging: Whether you make a raised rock border or simply place stones around your flower beds' edges, stone edging anchors the plants and gives them a sense that they are permanent. This is especially true if you have a stone exterior.
• Rock garden: You can dedicate a portion of your yard to boulders. These boulders will be surrounded by smaller river rocks and lower-lying flowers like ground orchids, portulaca, and decorative cactus. This will create an attractive combination of neutral-colored stones with colorful foliage that is easier to maintain than traditional flower gardening.
• Pebble border: You may choose to line your deck, patio, fence, or other areas with a few feet worth of stones before you move to the lawn. This is the perfect place to put up a container garden for an extra pop of color without taking up much space on your deck.
• Xeriscape: Xeriscaping is a way to conserve water. It replaces traditional lawns with desert-dwelling plants. The ideal ground cover is made of small stones or large boulders for drought-tolerant succulents as well as ornamental grasses and cacti.

Installing rocks into your landscape

You have made a decision about how you want to arrange rocks in the garden. Here are some tips that will help you achieve the best results.

• Prepare the area. Get rid of any grass, leaves, weeds, or other plants. Spraying herbicide may be an option to kill any vegetation. The herbicide will take its full effect if you wait at least two more weeks.
• Line the ground. Lay down landscape fabric to stop weeds from growing in the rocks. This helps to prevent the stones from sinking into the soil. Attach the ends of each fabric strip to the ground by crossing them 3 to 6 inches.
• You should plant wisely.
• Lay the rock. After your plants are all in the ground, place gravel, boulders, river rocks, and other decorative stones. Take a look at the rocky landscape created.