The average Southern Oregon summer brings drought after drought, and you may find it harder to keep up with your garden during the heat. We recently published an article about protecting your garden in the summer. Still, maybe you’ve been contemplating the idea of investing in something a bit less time-consuming but equally visually appealing. It’s very common for a homeowner to build a rock garden in their front or back yard to accommodate increasing droughts and hotter weather conditions better.
What to consider to determine if you should build a rock garden in your landscaping:
What to consider to determine if you should build a rock garden in your landscaping:Easy Installation – Rock gardens, especially on a smaller scale, are not difficult to install by yourself. A simple rock garden requires extracting dirt, placing down a lining, adding just the right amount of grainy, gritty soil for your plants to stabilize the rocks, and then adding the stones. If you want a more expansive rock garden, you can add boulders to elevate your plants and create unique sections within your garden. While it requires more planning, it’s by no means challenging to accomplish.
Diverse Options – Here at Hilton Landscape Supply, we have many options for you to choose from regarding any of your rock needs. Feel free to look through our flagstone catalog, natural stones, and boulders. With all these options in mind, creating a rock garden can satisfy a unique aesthetic pairing alongside your house. With a domestic garden, you may be aware of the choices available regarding dirt and greenery. However, with a garden consisting of rocks and boulders, you have a much more extensive array of color options to go with–not to potential theming of size and shape.
Less Upkeep – The main reason you might want to switch to a rock garden is the reduction of maintenance required. With similar plants in your rock garden, your workload could be cut down by 80% just because of the rocks alone. This doesn’t remove other traditional gardening tasks such as weeding and fertilizing your plants because where there’s an inhabitable space for plants, weeds will surely find their way in.
Beauty 365 Days a Year – Unlike domestic gardens that will eventually fade due to changes in the seasons, the prime ingredient in a rock garden is its structure and rocks. These rocks won’t die due to the cold and will always offer a beautiful sight regardless of the weather outside. Not to mention, depending on how you set up your garden, the rocks could protect your plants from the outside elements and prolong your plants’ lives.
If you’re unsure if a rock garden is right for you, talk with the experts at Hilton Landscape Supply.
Whether you’re looking for the broadest selection of hardscape materials perfect for our local area, or you need help figuring out where to start your dream project, Hilton Landscape Supply is the place to go. We’ve been serving Southern Oregon and Northern California since 1956, so we know the best materials to bring your projects to life. Our team members will walk you through the steps you’ll need to take, help you select the best materials for the project, and arrange to have them delivered right to your property. Don’t let another season pass you by. Visit us in Central Point, and let’s get started on your project today!