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Don't try to be too clever with the size of planting spaces left between the rocks and planning what plant goes where as it is too difficult. Get a good selection of plants and, knowing their growing characteristics and colour, place them where you think they will show well. Do not plant vigorous growers next to delicate varieties. Use alpines grown in 1 litre pots but the slow growing conifers use specimens grown in 3 litre pots.
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If a limestone rock has been chosen plant any lime hating plants at the top of the rockery. When planting up, water all the plants 1 to 2 hours ahead and water again when the plants are in.
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Now as a finishing touch mulch the whole of the surface with 2cm (3/4") of washed grit. This will show the plants off well and help suppress any weeds.
What type of grit to use depends on your choice of rock and your style of rock garden. As a rule of thumb you want to use grit that is complimentary in colour and texture to the rock used or to contrast with it.
Locally sourced grit (6/8mm) will probably fit the bill but you might think the following would better suit the situation, but you might think the agregates illustrated in Choice of Rock would better suit your situation.
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A good selection of Aplines and small Conifers. See ordering your rockery materials and plants to find out how these can be delivered.
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If you want a contemporary feel then you could mix dark grey rock with white calcite grit or the whitest of these rocks, Thames Cream with black grit. Coppice Green rock looks great with white or black grit.
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