A scree garden is the re-creation of the rocky natural landscape at the foot of a cliff or hill. Not a standard suburban rock garden. This garden should mimic the Mediterranean hillsides. Stony surfaces over soil conserving moisture and absorb the sun’s warmth during the day to create a herb garden with a favorable micro climate. It is an ideal garden for areas with low rain fall.
To create a (Mediterranean) scree garden that looks natural and keeps its water saving properties, the positioning of the rocks and plants will be very important. When angled correctly, the rocks will channel rainwater towards the space where the herbs are growing instead of rolling down the slope.
For a good effect, choose a site where a wall or a fence can act as a backdrop. Choose the rock type and color to blend into your surroundings. Use small stones to cover the area among the rocks and arrange the large rocks in a way as they would naturally on hill sides. Choose a gradient appropriate to the site.
Plant herbs in their position, with small ones towards the front of the site and the large plants each behind a rock to protect their root system from heat and to provide some moist. Little maintenance is required with such a garden. Remove any weeds as soon as they appear. Herbs that you could use are the several types of Lavender, Rosemary, Thyme and Sage including pineapple Sage.
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