Rock mosaic garden

By Jim Bishop, for Let's Talk Plants! March 2022.Back in February 2018 and April 2018 I wrote two articles for the newsletter about making mosaic pavements and walkways in our garden. Since then I've continued making more mosaics and here's an update.We enjoyed hosting the 86 members of the San Diego Horticultural Society in our garden on January 2. After so many months, it was great to see gardening friends in person. And equally exciting to show them all the projects I worked on during the

By Jim Bishop, for Let's Talk Plants! March 2022.Back in February 2018 and April 2018 I wrote two articles for the newsletter about making mosaic pavements and walkways in our garden. Since then I've continued making more mosaics and here's an update.We enjoyed hosting the 86 members of the San Diego Horticultural Society in our garden on January 2. After so many months, it was great to see gardening friends in person. And equally exciting to show them all the projects I worked on during the

A stepping stone made from beautiful rocks collected from rivers and lakeshores on the south island of New Zealand My stepping stone workshop in Glenorchy, New Zealand Gold and Black alternating bands of Mexican Beach Pebbles in Los Angeles The most frequently asked question I get in regards to my mosaic work seems to be "Where do you get your stones?" After that comes the question "Do you ever teach workshops?" I have on occasion taught them but it has been a long time. The reason I quit…

Explore 20 stunning landscaping ideas with rocks to transform your outdoor space. From rock gardens to decorative borders, discover creative uses for stones. Click to get inspired!

By Jim Bishop. This is the second of a two-part series about Jim's evolving interest and skills in making garden mosaic pavings. Part I ended as Jim described the construction of gabions using several tons of rocks on his property. After putting our garden project on hold last summer, we renewed our efforts during a cool period in August and began creating a mosaic floor for the landing. I knew I would use roof tile left over from a neighbor’s recent roof repairs, plus colored bottles…

Discover 18 creative mosaic walkway ideas to transform your garden into a vibrant, artistic haven. From colorful pebble patterns to intricate tile designs, these unique paths will add charm and personality to any outdoor space. Unleash your creativity and explore the possibilities to enhance your garden's beauty with stunning mosaic walkways.