There are three ways you can propagate alpines successfully. The three methods used are incredibly similar to the method you would use for most other plants whether taking cuttings or sowing seeds. They include: Sowing seeds: The process removes seeds from alpines and cultivates new alpines from them. You can also buy rockery plant seeds from local garden centres and online.Dividing established plants: The process of lifting and dividing an existing plant is probably the…

Alpine rockery plants originate from high altitude climates, above the treeline where they have access to ample sun, but also a lot of exposure to cold, winter weather. That is why they do so well in UK rockery gardens and tolerate the winter conditions but they do need well-drained soil with plenty of grit mixed in. If you plan to grow and care for alpine rockery plants though, you still need to enforce some measures…

If you are looking to create and build an alpine rockery garden, it’s all about getting the right rocks and stones to offset the alpines to your advantage, and most importantly having well-drained soil. This can mean adding plenty of horticultural grit into the soil to improve drainage. You can use a rock garden to give sun-loving plants access to the bright sun, with shade-tolerant plants nestled in a corner where the sun doesn’t reach…

Alpines are quite popular plants, especially for rockeries in the UK because of their ability to cope with cold winters. They might be able to face cold temperatures, but the one thing they hate is standing in wet soil. So, like so many other plants, you want to ensure your rockery has good drainage in order to help them thrive. One tip is to grow them in containers that you place in the ground so…