You can add some serious beauty to your yard and not have to worry about watering or fertilizing. Adding rocks to the landscape is an ancient tradition that first caught on in Japan. Japanese garden arts can guide you in the selection and placement of rocks and stones in your landscape. Smooth river rock can be used to simulate a creek bed running through your property. Be sure and select stones that have a darker, blue or black color to best simulate water. Let nature be your guide when placing