Making a Rock Garden

"Making a Rock Garden" by H. S. (Henry Sherman) Adams is an early 20th-century handbook equipping everyday gardeners with the know-how to craft rock gardens that seamlessly blend into their yards. The book champions a landscaping method rooted in mimicking nature where carefully chosen rocks and plants come together to create spaces that look naturally fit into the surrounding environment. It walks through the site selection process, where to place rocks, how to prep the soil, and selecting plants. The book also highlights the need for drainage and proper soil, ensuring the right plants are selected for the rocky environment. It even touches on different styles of gardening, like water features and wall gardens, all of which enrich the home garden.