Re: rocks

Anywhere you go in the drier areas of the US, it seems like a standard 
landscape technique to use rock for mulch.  Many in non-dry climate zones have made 
fun of the landscapes in San Antonio because they will literally take up all 
their lawn and put down rock.  So instead of streets of lawn, there are streets 
of rock.  Of course there are islands of plants in the rocks, but if one is 
not used to it, it can be a funny sight.

I never knew precisely why they used the rock.  Knew it was relatively cheap, 
and less maintenance.....but the aspect of collecting the dew, etc. makes a 
lot of sense.  After all, that is what occurs in the desert under the boulders, 
etc.  Thanks for the insight.

Noreen
zone 9
Texas Gulf Coast

In a message dated 6/26/2003 11:02:27 PM Central Standard Time, 
gardenchat-owner@hort.net writes:

> Cathy, you mentioned that small landscape rocks retained heat over
> >clematis roots. Interestingly, I just saw the following in a recent
> >issue of FG. It was in the southwest report, which doesn't apply to 
> >you,
> >but if it's the case there, it should be good for you too.
> >
> >
> >"...Borrowing an ancient technique from the Anaszi, I use 2 inch deep
> >gravel mulch to collect rainwater, to keep the soil cool and moist, and
> >to encourage native perennials to reseed."

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