Boulders are not just for Japanese Gardens. If you love stone, use it in your landscape. Imbed the boulders so that they have a look of permanence. Nothing is worse than seeing boulders that have just been plopped down on top of the ground. Place them carefully to enhance the landscape. Use the Japanese garden concept of burying up to 2/3 of the rock’s surface. Place them strategically in the bends, corners, and changes in grade. They look handsome next to a stone wall where outcroppings break up the straight line, adding interest to what could be a monotonous straight section. Be sure to locate the plants behind the stones, letting the rocks face the public. This technique gives a sense of permanence to the garden and looks good in any season.