The Alpine hill or rock garden - the artificial construction from stones intended for disembarkation of mountain vegetation. The Alpine hills create the conditions close to natural, in them representatives of the Alpine flora are mainly used. Being an expressive decorative element, rock gardens are very popular among landscaping of sites.
Construction of the Alpine hill - creative process which on the value can be comparable with work of the sculptor and artist and therefore demands special knowledge and experience. Before works, it is necessary to choose the place for future hill. Special attention should be paid on surrounding space: the most effectively Alpine hills look near reservoirs, various vegetable compositions and flower beds. Also you should not build rock gardens in a shadow or under crowns, the place in the sun or in a penumbra best of all will approach.