Rocky soil landscaping

The ideal spot for a garden on our homestead happened to be where a previous owner had graded the lot before building a metal shop.…

Discover a variety of plants that thrive in rocky and poor soil conditions. From vibrant rock garden plants to colorful flowering succulents, there are plenty of options to create a beautiful garden even in challenging environments. Explore the best flowers for rocky soil and get inspired to transform your outdoor space with these resilient and stunning plants. Whether you're looking for low-maintenance options or unique additions to your landscape, these rocky soil plants will surely bring…

Make your rock garden sparkle with a generous helping of soapwort. During Colonial times the sap of this pretty plant was once boiled to form a lathery soap that was used to launder clothes. Today, however, soapwort is prized for it’s fragrant pink flowers that will lure butterflies to your garden.

Lavenula augustfolia 'Munstead', commonly known as English Lavender

With a little pre-planning, even a novice gardener can create a delightful alpine slide design that is easy to maintain. Click here to learn more.

The Okanagan Xeriscape Association, consists of board members Gwen Steele, Lisa Masini, Judie Steeves, Okasana Fodor and Melodie Hope- we welcome members and supporters.

Learn about the different types of rock gardens and how to design rock flower beds for drought-tolerant beauty in your yard.

As you're digging a garden, you hear a clang as it hits rock. Poking and prodding inside the hole, you discover more clangs and more rocks. If this scenario seems all too familiar, then you have rocky soil. For tips on how to work this soil type, click here.

Soil erosion literally means you'll have less land on your homestead or farm. Here's how to stop it rom happening, and how to prevent it in the future.

Choose tough plants like creeping thyme, sedum, yarrow, and coreopsis that thrive in rocky soil, adding beauty and resilience to your garden's landscape.