This rock was left in place, grass and ferns planted around it.
Stone from the property was used in building the house.
A split rock creates a unique garden entrance.
Birdfeeders wade through dogwood, winterberry and Russian sage.
Only at the end of the winter are the “walls” of the woodshed burned as firewood.
A stream required simple manicuring to become a gem at the base of the winding driveway.
Exposed roots and stones rest in the moss beside the stream.
The kitchen window overlooks an entertaining patio with a movable bar flanked by rosemary sentinels.
Rather than leave jagged rocks near the front door, they serve as a natural seat, cushioned in grass.
To complement a curvaceous wall, a rock slab creates a chaise longue.
Pachysandra softens the hard lines of the stone terrace.
In keeping with the prevailing motif, stone accomplishes all the grade changes.
Russian sage is one of the survivors in this rough terrain.
Fittingly, Rick Angiollo (pictures) and Ken Stiles adopted Bella, a Bernese Mountain Dog, who makes no secret of her affection for the rocky lifestyle.
Equally tenacious is rudbeckia and ferns that romp between boulders.