Lavender is one of the best plants to add to your rock garden ideas as it is hardy, low maintenance and thrives in poor soils. As a Mediterranean plant, it is naturally acclimatized to rougher, drier ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A rock garden is a charming way to add personality to your garden, while also accommodating areas that ...

A plant that can grow on a lava rock, who would have thought? Lava rock houseplants are plants, such as Schefflera or Diversifolium (as well as a few others), that can grow on these specific rocks.

Chances are your garden is filled with plants, flowers, and maybe even vegetables or perennial herbs. But have you ever considered incorporating a rock garden into your outdoor oasis? A rockery has ...

Many plants don’t need garden beds to grow – they can cope just find with a cliff face or boulder. Tammy shows how to cultivate a rainforest-inspired rock planting. Lava stone is the best type of rock ...

Lava rock is a naturally occurring, porous volcanic stone formed when molten lava cools and solidifies quickly. As the lava cools, gases escape and leave behind tiny holes and air pockets, which give ...

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