Plant stones are practical and look attractive. They are also very versatile and can be designed and planted in a variety of ways. In the following you will find nice ideas on how to plant your plant stones.
Plant stones can be planted in a variety of ways
Use plant stones sensibly
Naturally, plant stones can simply be planted individually. However, it looks nicer when they are set up in interesting formations, act as a slope reinforcement or are used as edging stones, for example for a bed, a herb spiral or even a raised bed. If you didn't have a special plan for using your plant stones, you can also simply build them up into a kind of pyramid that you can plant from all sides or create a bed spontaneously.
In any case, it makes sense to place the planting stones on top of each other so that each individual planting stone can be planted.
Which plants for the plant stones?
The climate in plant stones is usually a bit drier because the water drains off faster and they often get more sun. Therefore, you should rather plant drought-tolerant and sun-loving plants in your U-bricks.
Particularly suitable for plant stones are:
- Herbs such as lavender
- cushion plants
- Hanging or climbing plants
- succulents
- small perennials and bulbous plants
- small shrubs
- strawberries
Plant stones with herbs
Herbs love sun and warmth. They are therefore particularly suitable for planting on plant stones. Lavender is particularly common 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. E.g.
- Blue periwinkle
- star moss
- creep spindle
- Carpet Thyme
- leadwort
Hanging or climbing plants in plant stones
If planting stones are stacked on top of each other, there is little space for planting, especially in the lower ones. If you still want to ensure plenty of greenery, you can plant climbing or hanging plants on your plant stones. These then hang over the edge and thus provide a kind of green wall.
Succulents in plant stones
If you like it 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 easily spend several years in the plant stones. Place grass and decorative stones in between and cover the surface with pebbles. Your rock garden is ready.
Flowering plant stones
A sea of flowers in the plant stones is welcome. Consider beforehand whether you want one color to dominate, combine two colors (blue and white makes a very elegant combination) or whether you want the plant stones to bloom wildly.
Plant shrubs in pebbles
Small trees are also suitable for planting stones, such as boxwood or bonsai versions of larger trees.
Growing strawberries in pots
Even strawberries can be grown in plant stones. Mix some compost into the soil so that it is supplied with sufficient nutrients. Choose a creeping variety that will then let its delicious fruit hang over the edge.