Making 

 the Rock Garden 



SOME rustic steps, followed by a path, take us down to 

 the sea. These steps are made out of the natural 

 boulders, and on each side of them is a rockery. 

 Once one comes under the spell of rock gardening, one 

 finds it the most fascinating work of all. At the same time 

 it is the most difficult of all gardening to describe. Never- 

 theless, I will try my pen at it, since Nature, especially ii 

 Sweden, provides so many spots suitable for rock-gardens. 



The term rock-gardening sounds somewhat formidable, 

 especially for those who have seen so-called rock-gardens 

 where the stones are huddled together at random without 

 any sort of raison d'etre, and where a few puny plants are 

 striving for existence. Yet, I can assure you that a 

 carefully-planned and well-executed rock-garden is truly 

 delightful. 



Every little plant must have its own abode between the 

 stones, the grey tone of which emphasises the colour of the 

 blossoms and leaves. 

 Thus even a few plants 

 can be very effective in- 

 deed. It is important 

 that the soil be dug up 

 thoroughly before the 

 stones are put in place, 

 and that the soil be 

 examined in order to mix 

 with it more fertilising 

 matter should it be needed. 



If the rockery be 

 arranged on sloping 

 ground the stones should 



An upward path in the 

 Rock Garden. 



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