The alpine rock garden
The look is not only determined by the plants and grasses, but also by the large stones and small trees that appear to be randomly placed. Popular crops are:
- Blue fescue
- gentian
- Carnations
- Bluebells
- Creeping juniper
- Saxifrage
- Thyme.
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Trees such as the dwarf pine, cherry laurel or the butterfly bush complement the planting. Grasses such as the quiver grass or the heron feather grass not only set attractive accents in summer, but also in winter, covered with hoar frost and snow.
Gravel bed with a Mediterranean flair
Here you immediately think of the aromatic sub-shrubs and herbs of the Mediterranean region. These include varieties such as thyme, sage, oregano or rosemary, which can be left outdoors all year round with appropriate winter protection. Perennials like:
- lily
- yarrow
- Thistle
- lavender
spread a Mediterranean flair through their colorful flowers. Trees such as the Chinese hemp palm, which can even tolerate frost, the hardy garden hibiscus or juniper set appropriate accents alongside grasses with interesting leaf shapes. Roses also look very good in this bed.
The Japanese-inspired gravel bed
Japanese gardens are varied and yet exude tranquility. The perfect interplay of stones, plants and water elements undoubtedly contribute to this special magic. Typical plants that go well with the look of this gravel bed are, for example:
- bamboo
- Garden bonsai
- Japanese maple
- Spruce and pine
- Medlar
- Dogwood
- sedge
- Bearskin grass.
The most famous plant of these gardens, the cherry tree, should not be missing in a spacious bed. With its blossoms you can say goodbye to the cold winter like the Japanese and welcome the new gardening season.
Tips
For every ten square meters of bed, you should set about two to three frameworks (small trees), four to ten accompanying perennials and up to thirty low species. If you want to keep the maintenance effort low in autumn, you should avoid shrubs that shed foliage.
