Plant stones are practical and look attractive. They are also very versatile and can be designed and planted in a variety of ways. Below you will find beautiful ideas on how you can plant your plant stones.
Which plants are suitable for planting plant stones?
Planting stones work best with drought-tolerant and sun-loving plants such as herbs (lavender, rosemary, thyme), cushion plants (blue periwinkle, star moss, creeping spindle), hanging or climbing plants, succulents, small perennials, tuberous plants, small shrubs and strawberries be planted.
Use plant stones wisely
Planting stones can of course simply be planted individually. However, it looks more beautiful when they are set up in interesting formations, act as a slope reinforcement or are used as curbs for a bed, a herb spiral or even a raised bed, for example. If you didn't have a special plan for using your planting stones, you can simply build them up into a kind of pyramid that you can plant on all sides or just spontaneously create a bed. In any case, it makes sense to use the planting stones staggered so that each individual plant stone can be planted.
Which plants for the plant stones?
The climate in plant stones is usually a little drier because the water drains away more quickly and they often get more sun. Therefore, you should plant drought-tolerant and sun-loving plants in your U-stones. The following are particularly suitable for planting stones:
- Herbs such as lavender
- Cushion plants
- Hanging or climbing plants
- Succulents
- small perennials and tuberous plants
- small trees
- Strawberries
Planting plant stones with herbs
Herbs love sun and warmth. They are therefore particularly suitable for planting stones. Lavender is particularly commonly grown here. But these herbs also feel right at home in plant rings:
- Rosemary
- Thyme
- Sage
- Savory
- Marjoram
Plant only one plant per planting ring.
Cushion plants for plant rings
Cushion plants form a green carpet and often spread a little over the edge. Examples of possible options here are
- Blue Periwinkle
- Star moss
- Creeping spindle
- Carpet Thyme
- Leadwort
Hanging or climbing plants in plant stones
If planting stones are stacked one on top of the other, there is little space left for planting, especially in the lower ones. If you still want to provide plenty of greenery, you can plant your planting stones with climbing or hanging plants. These then hang over the edge and create a kind of green wall.
Succulents in plant stones
If you like things modern and easy to care for and can do without flowers, you can plant your plant rings with succulents. They need little water and no pruning. In addition, they are usually hardy and can therefore easily spend several years in the plant stones. Place grasses and decorative stones in between and cover the surface with pebbles. Your rock garden is ready.
Blooming plant stones
A sea of flowers in the plant stones is welcome. Think beforehand whether you want to let one color dominate, combine two colors (blue and white makes a very elegant combination) or whether you want the plant stones to bloom wildly and colorfully.
Planting trees in planting stones
Small trees are also suitable for planting stones, such as boxwood or bonsai versions of larger trees.
Growing strawberries in planting stones
Even strawberries can be grown in plant stones. Mix some compost into the soil to ensure it is supplied with sufficient nutrients. Choose a creeping variety that will let its delicious fruits hang over the edge.
