"FarmI" ask@itshall be given wrote in message
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"0tterbot" wrote in message
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when people talk of a rockery or rock garden, what is it they mean? any
garden with rocks emerging above the surface, or is it more specific than
that?

Usually raised, rocks emerging and well drained.

similarly, if a plant is "good for rockeries", what does that mean? that
it drapes aesthetically over rocky bits, or is it a cultural notation?
(wants more heat & less water, or something like that?)

Generally the plants need good drainage and won't tolerate wet feet. It
could also mean that they drape well over rocks or cascade down rock faced
walls or a few other things as well.

i am gathering it's a code for a few different things. sigh!
klyie