Rockery
/ˈrɑːkəri/
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Pro Tip 1/3Gardening Context
The word 'rockery' is often used by gardening enthusiasts and in landscaping contexts. 
The magazine featured an article on how to create an ideal rockery for small backyards.
Pro Tip 2/3Natural Aesthetics
'Rockery' implies a natural, aesthetically pleasing arrangement of rocks, not a random pile. 
She admired the carefully arranged stones in the rockery, which complemented the surrounding plants.
Pro Tip 3/3Specific Plants
Rockeries usually contain alpine plants, which are species that grow in mountainous regions. 
The rockery was blooming with vibrant alpine plants, each nestled between the rocks.