While it’s common to incorporate rocks into landscape designs, most of the time it’s in the form of a border around plants or a tree, or creating a path through a yard or garden. But there’s another ...

River rock often plays a practical role in gardens and landscapes. Here are a dozen ways to use this natural material for ...

Learn about landscape design and specialized gardening styles from professional consultant Laura Eisener. Get ideas for rock gardens, water gardens, and more.

I wrote recently about the Australian Rock Garden at the Arboretum & Botanic Garden at UC Santa Cruz, as a resource for home gardeners. For today’s column, we’ll outline the history, design and ...