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Rock Garden

Rock Garden

Constructed in 1988, the Rock Garden contains more than 1,000 yards of soil, over 100 tons of quartzite rock and around 40 yards of scree, which is a special soil mix resembling soil found in alpine environments. Planting of the Rock Garden began in 1991, using herbaceous alpine plants, shrubs and trees; many which are native to the Rocky Mountains and the canyon areas of the Black Hills.

Sponsor: The Brookings Daily Register - 1990