rock garden

noun

: a garden laid out among rocks or decorated with rocks and adapted for the growth of particular kinds of plants (such as alpines)

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The front door is tucked around the side of the house in a wide, shallow recess accessed through a rock garden. — Mark David, Robb Report, 23 June 2026 Graubünden routes climb into alpine meadows and rock gardens where the payoff is mountain flora and wildlife sightings. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026 Gravel is permanent, fireproof, and ideal for xeriscaping or rock gardens, but can trap soil and weeds, and may overheat plants. — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 June 2026 Cable cars, local buses and the Bernina railway open up alpine meadows, rock gardens and scree fields. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for rock garden

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First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rock garden was in 1836

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rock garden

noun
: a garden laid out among rocks or decorated with rocks

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