rock garden
noun
: a garden laid out among rocks or decorated with rocks and adapted for the growth of particular kinds of plants (such as alpines)
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Known for its dense mat of evergreen foliage and vibrant blooms, this low-growing perennial transforms hillsides, borders, rock gardens, and pathways into a sea of color each spring.
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Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
The front door is tucked around the side of the house in a wide, shallow recess accessed through a rock garden.
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Mark David,
Robb Report,
23 June 2026
The rock garden on the mountain In the 1930s, Garnet and Frieda Carter turned rocks into magic.
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Judith Garrison,
AJC.com,
16 June 2026
In early spring, the meadow — like the sloping rock garden fronting the house — fills with California poppies.
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Nicole Sours Larson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 June 2026
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Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
The front door is tucked around the side of the house in a wide, shallow recess accessed through a rock garden.
—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
23 June 2026
The rock garden on the mountain In the 1930s, Garnet and Frieda Carter turned rocks into magic.
—
Judith Garrison,
AJC.com,
16 June 2026
In early spring, the meadow — like the sloping rock garden fronting the house — fills with California poppies.
—
Nicole Sours Larson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 June 2026
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“Rock garden.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rock%20garden. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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