Landscape Designing

LANDSCAPE DESIGNING FRMT 325 Cr. Hr. 3(1+2)

Lesson 15:Specialised Gardens

Rock Garden

• A rock garden is an artificial arrangement of rocks and soil in such manner that certain ornamental plants besides natural growing coloured moss, lichens, etc. can be planted for their beautification.


• Mountains in the nature have special place. Rock garden is one way of enjoying a mountain range close at hand in miniature form.
• Besides, in a garden with plain topography, rock garden enhances beauty by creating a contrasting feature.
• It breaks the monotony of a level ground.
• Hence rock garden is an important feature of the garden. The real rock garden is one which mimics a mountain range.
• This is constructed in an open sunny situation.
• Rock garden can also be constructed in shady situation

1. Selection of Site
2. Care and Maintenance
3. Plants for Rock Garden