[JohnP]

Thinking of using rocks up front for our rose bed. I know roses like air circulation, if I did a thin layer of these do you think they'd get enough?

 

[Ecks from Tex]

I don't think that's gonna work. I'm almost certain. They need air but they also need moisture retention. Perhaps a very durable knockout rose but I'd plant one and test befor making a real investment because I bet it doesn't come back well in year two even if it grows in year one

 

[g-man]

In my experience, rocks get hot in the summer and retain that heat which helps to dry out the soil. I have rock in the north/shaded side of the house to avoid moss. I dont plant much in this area (might do hostas in the future).