Elden Bardach: cacti,succulents,rocks
Katheryn Skrobacki: Moss roses. Very easy to grow.http://wilsonbrosnursery.com/images/plants/source/...
Gene Debell: Look for plants that respond best to a well drained soil. Usually Cacti, Palms, desert shrubs like the Texas Ranger etc. Consider using a mulch layer under the rock bed or adding organic compost, this will help keep some moisture content and increase the organic qualities allowing you to plant a larger variety of plant. Water is always the main ingredient needed along with minerals in the soil. If you have those 2 you will be OK. The problem with a rock bed is that water runs off and does not stay long enough for root absorption, so think of ways to increase the amount of time the water stays on the root....Show more
Lillie Yarde: There's a reason they're called rock gardens: the plants clearly share emphasis with the rocks. That takes the pressure off the rock garden plants: they don't need to have th! e showiness that we expect from standalone plants, because their function is to complement the rocks that surround them. The rock garden plants used to complement the rocks should be selected largely with your climate and other practical considerations in mind -- this will help keep them low-maintenance....Show more
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