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GARDENING

Water xeriscaping
ROCK-ON GARDENING

tones and pebbles in the garden Earth child: Pink rose quartz, both pebbles Red Top to complement the pink shades
can become works of art in their and rough stones, can be used as a of the rose quartz. This hardy ornamental
Sown right. With so many colours, centerpiece stone, mandalas or walkable grass thrives in the full sun and produces
textures, arrangements and accessories, labyrinths. Pair the crystal arrangements plumes of fluffy pink to red seeds that
rock gardens make a strong statement. with other softer stone shades (such as appear all year round and attract seed-
The key to long-term success and minimal river rocks) and introduce Bristle Leaved eating birds.
maintenance is the use of high-quality
weed guard sheeting beneath the stone
feature.

Here are a few ideas:

The striking minimalist: Pair up pure white
pebbles with contrasting black tiles or black
painted pavement slabs to give walkways
and entrances a sleek look. Alternatively,
go for equally bold black pebbles with a
few summer-flowering ornamental grasses
to set off the contrast. The indigenous and
sun-loving white button sedge is a good
choice; it is evergreen and produces a
clustered white flower head that is carried
on a long, slender stem. Pink rose quartz

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