commercial landscapes. Yet, poorly placed boulders will stand out in the landscape like English crop circles, created in the black of the night by a roving band of extraterrestrial wannabe's.
A boulder that has rested in dignity in one place for tens of thousands of years should not merely be ripped from the earth and regurgitated into a new location. They should be "planted" in that one-quarter to one-half of its height is buried. This not only anchors it in place, but gives that massive "tip of the iceberg" look. This method actually makes smaller rocks appear larger.
Go ahead and try a garden ornament in your landscape. They're fun, and can provide harmony and unity to your garden.
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