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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This rather adaptable evergreen looks at home in such diverse planting sites as rock gardens, pool sides, and water gardens. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026 Use perennial geraniums in the front of the border, rock garden, or woodland setting. Lynn McAlpine, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026 Landscape architect Paul Ortega has surrounded the home with native plants and rock gardens that continue the humble dwelling’s stone theme. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2026 The spa Each of the six treatment rooms are built within a natural volcanic rock garden. Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rock garden

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First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rock garden was in 1836

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“Rock garden.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rock%20garden. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.

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rock garden

noun
: a garden laid out among rocks or decorated with rocks

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