A rock garden is a place built with large and small piles of rocks. They are arranged in a beautiful way to give the impression of a mountain. Small gaps are kept between the rocks where the plants are grown. The theme used by the owner depends on his choice. He chose to construct a rock garden because he wishes to be in an environment where there are rocks and mountains with streams flowing decorated with trees and shrubs and beautiful forest flowers enhancing the beauty. It's a special dream garden.
Once determined about settings of a rock garden, it is advisable to take the professional help of a designer or an architect. Take their opinion, ideas, suggestions and then plan. Planning is very essential, just piling stones will appear unattractive but placing every rock systematically, according to a design planned will emerge looking attractive. A plan will also give you a comprehensible picture of how your rock garden will look after it is completed. Even involve your spouse and children because they will also be fascinated by your dream project.
It is sensible to hire the services of a rock formation company who will effortlessly deal with all the technical procedures. It will also save you from doing something incorrect because you may either end up damaging the sewer system or the gas line, phone lines, waterlines and electric lines. You will just have to provide the map of your land and the designer team will make sure how to handle these places. And with their proficient assistance the rock garden formation will be done quickly and swiftly.
At first clean the land area by removing the bushes, weeds or any type of small or big vegetation. After the ground level is cleared combine equivalent part of soil, rough gravel and peat for the topsoil. This mixture should be spread evenly, all around the cleaned garden area. Subsequently, arrange the layer of rocks. Choose softer rocks to obtain an effective and natural look. Rocks of different sizes, shapes and various shades of colors will be required. You can buy these rocks from the quarry.
At the base the stones are arranged according to the plan. The rocks are laid very carefully one after the other with stuffing soil all around to fix them. Make certain that the layer of rocks runs in the similar direction. Then lay the second row of rocks. Keep on repeating the process and filling the gaps with soil mixture. Make pockets around various rocks to plant bushes. The rock formation planned is ready. Spread small colored pebbles with different colors and textures around.
Now you have to choose the plants. Certain trees have roots which grow towards water, so avoid planting such trees near the drainage system or water pipes. Buy plants and trees which are local so they can survive in the climate. Plants should be smaller and not grow big or spread like small bushes which prefer dry soil and less water. Seasonal blossomed flower and decorative plants will help to make the landscape attractive and colorful.
Small pebbles from the river bed will give a watery look and will help to keep the weeds away. You can also add a stream to make it look like a mountain side to. A small fountain can also be included. Any new special touches can be supplemented to the rock garden to make the landscape stunning and attractive. Maintaining a rock garden is simple. Watering, fertilizing and weeding are to be done regularly. If it is a big garden take help of a professional gardener.
A rock garden adds a natural beauty to your house. A well built rock garden enhances the landscape and increases the market rate of your house. Thus the money invested in designing and constructing a rock garden will be rewarded. Your personal rock garden will be a special place for you to sit and lighten up or meditate.
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