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it up to its rim. Level and backfill. Secure it in place with a mixture of sand and mortar troweled smoothly around the top of the container.
The next step is to acquire a supply of rocks of slightly varying sizes and textures. Construction sites are good sources for these; the builder will probably be happy to have them hauled away. Take the precaution of wearing a back brace and come prepared with a 5- or 6-foot steel bar and a dolly.
Since this is to be a structure of limited size, smaller stones a foot or so across are suitable and will require less back-straining work. Stones can also be found in wooded areas where a stream runs through. (Of course, they can be bought at a quarry if all else fails.) Position them around the edges of the pool in a random, haphazard manner for a natural look; they can overhang the edge and overlap each other.
One or more raised-bed rock gardens can surround the pool. These are comprised of approximately four-foot groups of roughly circular rock groupings. Dig up the soil, and add sand for better drainage. Embed the rocks in the sand, aiming for a “tip of the iceberg* effect, forming circle within circle, Form a mass of rocks with plants peeking out from between the cracks. Porous soft rocks are more receptive to the growth of moss and lichen, giving a rustic, woodsy effect Choose rocks that are similar in texture, color and form for a more natural look.
Homemade moss can be made in a blender and spread on the rocks for an instant natural
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