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Proper drainage needed
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What are the drainage needs for a rock garden?
Proper drainage needed
Good drainage is essential for a rock garden, since most rocks plants will not survive damp conditions. A light soil on a gravelly subsoil will have sufficient draining, but a heavy claylike soil with a subsoil of clay may need artificial drainage if you can't break through to a porous layer. This is particularly important on a flat site.
