A well-designed rock garden can be a great asset in any garden, providing an attractive focal point as well as an ideal habitat in which to grow a range of impressive plants. For both the beginner and the enthusiast, this book answers many common questions about rock gardens as well as offering fresh ideas and advice for successful features. It shows how to create a rock garden which looks like part of the landscape, illustrating every stage in the process. The book includes many other features such as screes and sink gardens, and has a comprehensive A-Z of rock plants and alpines.