W Rock Gardens

Perhaps the trickiest part of building a rock garden is making it look intentional without letting it get fussy.

The rocks can be used to provide a tiered structure to your plot or as part of a more organic design when scattered in seemingly random fashion; either works for the rock garden approach.

Start with the largest boulders and rocks to define what you’re trying to do, whether it’s a sprawling simulated riverbed or small, raised garden beds. Fill in between with sandy soil for the compatible plants, then add the smaller rocks. Make sure there’s enough room to plant your greenery in a way that flows between the rocks without overpowering them.