rock garden
Americannoun
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a garden on rocky ground or among rocks, for the growing of alpine or other plants.
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a garden decorated with rocks, usually a wide variety of interestingly shaped, multicolored rocks, especially quartz.
noun
Etymology
Origin of rock garden
First recorded in 1830–40
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The amenities scattered throughout the campus include a rock garden with a fake waterfall, a playground, a gym, an administration office, a senior center and a “moms cafe.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2025
If your soil is lean and rocky, run with it and plant shallow-rooted succulents and rock garden plants, she says.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 16, 2023
She cultivated stunning new species of daffodils and introduced a striking alpine rock garden, with cascading streams and a fern grotto.
From BBC ● May 27, 2022
The high price tag covers a Zen rock garden, small pond and seasonal flowers.
From New York Times ● Nov. 17, 2021
And inside I was no longer hungry for the cabbage or the turnips of the hanging rock garden.
From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan
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