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How do I build a rock garden?

Soil Type.

The main requirements for most Alpine plants is that the soil should be free draining, especially so in winter.
If your soil is on the heavy side it can easily be made suitable by digging in horticultural grit.
Most Alpine plants will do well in ordinary garden soil

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