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Shrubs/Bushes/Plants for rockery - low maintenance

NIMAN · 2012-07-17 06:37:51

I have seen quite a few rockeries or pebble covered beds in local gardens that seem to be low maintenance with various shrubs and plants. I was thinking of doing something similar myself soon, and was wondering what types of shrubs and plants are being used? A lot of them seem to be spherical/ball shaped, and are often…

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I have seen quite a few rockeries or pebble covered beds in local gardens that seem to be low maintenance with various shrubs and plants.

I was thinking of doing something similar myself soon, and was wondering what types of shrubs and plants are being used?

A lot of them seem to be spherical/ball shaped, and are often close enough to grow into each other. Would this negate any need for weeding?

Any names or advice appreciated.

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#2 18-07-2012 5:41pm

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Saxifraga peter pan are lovely plants suitable for a rockery. Most probably won't have flowers on now, but they look very beautiful when they do.

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