Rock garden plants are some of the toughest cookies in the backyard. Don’t be deceived by their relatively small size - these weather-resistant wonders can handle almost everything the elements ...

It is just very difficult for new plants to compete with tree roots, especially in the shade. Add organic matter to the ...

Dwarf Mugo Pine One of my favorite plants for winter rock gardens is the Dwarf Mugo Pine (Pinus mugo).Native to the mountainous regions of Europe, this hardy evergreen thrives in rocky, well ...

These drought-tolerant ground covers for sun and shade demand little care or watering. We've compiled a list of the best ...

Useful as a featured specimen, container plant, or in a rock garden. Sun Perennial: Blue Star Amsonia – Amsonia tabernaemontana ‘Storm Cloud’ Blue Star Amsonia is a native North American ...

Phlox (Phlox) is a reliable perennial plant which flowers early in the spring and can be found in bloom right now at area garden centers. Phlox is the perfect addition to rock gardens and shrub ...

Q. Do you recommend rock garden plants? We were in West Seattle and the rock retaining walls seem to be filled with bright, low-growing flowers. I was told that rock garden plants are perennial ...