Rocks can add character, focus and balance to your garden, especially when you have limited space or are constricted by sidewalks, fences and flat, square lots. When choosing rock for a garden, consider what purpose the rock will serve. Then, choose a color scheme and the type of plants that will surround the rock.
Here are some ideas for using rocks in your garden:
Create stepping-stones with flat pieces of granite or small pieces of slate.
Border and edge plants with beach pebbles.
Create a rim around a small pond or birdbath with small, smooth stones.
Provide spacing between plants with granite or slate.
Stick to one or two rock varieties in moderate amounts.
Complement the red and orange hues of nasturtiums with pink sandstone.
Place slate and silver-colored granite alongside blue-hued flowers.
Create colorful edging for a succulent garden with red-veined granite.
Contrast the striking colors of dahlias with a border of Mexican black beach pebbles.
Place boulders to create natural-looking outcroppings planted with succulent ground covers.
