Rock Retaining Wall Plants

Lots of crannies to plant into and for wildlife to hide in and beauty so many rocks so little time.

Rock retaining wall plants.

See more ideas about garden design rock garden plants. Lavender can be a fussy plant but it is notably well suited to rock walls. When gardening in retaining walls it is best to avoid plants that develop large strong root structures that could potentially damage the structure of the wall. Although it s possible to grow plants in a freestanding wall retaining walls are better suited for plantings because the earth behind a retaining wall supplies moisture to the planting pockets.

It is topped with evergreen plants which give life to the wall. Grasses on top of retaining walls give a waterfall effect especially in summer when they cascade over the edge of the wall. Plant lavender along the top of the rock wall for a stunning look. This plant will spread slowly through your rock or wall garden if planted in a sunny well drained location.

Aurinia saxatilis or alyssum saxatile provides a thick glorious mat of bright yellow. Following are 10 of my favourite plants for dressing up a rock or stone wall. Unique rock retaining wall by the sidewalk composed of various shapes and sizes creating an interesting look. Once the plants are established a rock wall garden requires little maintenance other than trimming flowers past their prime or keeping overly exuberant plants contained.

Shear off flowers after they fade to keep the plants looking their best. Drainage for those persnickety hardy succulents. The best plants for rock walls are alpine plants succulents and plants that are drought resistant. Rock retaining walls have so many great features.

Layered stone brick retaining walls on a green lush slope accented by lovely ornamental plants and accompanied with a green chair by the third level. Generally they can thrive with small root structures and little water or nutrients. Trailing weeping or vining plants can be utilized to cover a rock retaining wall with lush foliage and bright flowers. Depending on the plants growth.

Plants that grow over a rock retaining wall. The wall has an overall moderating effect on the climate providing a perfect place for alpine plants succulents and herbs. May 14 2019 explore my info s board retaining wall gardens on pinterest.