Tools required:
hammer, razor scraper, razor knife, lath or tin snips, tile saw, (wet cut saw the best), tile snips, grout float, thin set trowel, 2-3 5 gallon buckets, 2-3 grout sponges, rubber tile spacers, spacer removal tool, level, grinder, 1/2'' drive power drill, mixer paddle for drill, chalk line, framer's square, grease pencil, corner gage, caulking gun, hand truck to move tile, quality rubber gloves, knee pads, at least 1 helper.

Absolutely! There are some very nive choices for rock gardens, including hens n chicks,creeping phlox,alyssum, and much more. Look for ground covers.