Beginner Gardening: Sloped corner needs makeover..., 1 by plantmover

plantmover wrote:
I can't believe I've never seen this forum! Thank you, ecrane3, for suggesting this on the landscaping.com forum.

I need to incorporate rocks in a sloped bed to help manage runoff and anchor plants. Can I sit rocks (1.5-2.5' size) on top the ground and build the bed around them? Due to buried cables, digging is limited. The area is a very exposed, dry slope that has proven challenging to establish any turf/groundcover because of water/storm runoff and intense summer sun. Even bermuda grass struggles! Seems if I could strategically place rocks, it could work; but I have limited experience using rock in this manner. I'm hoping some DGers can give guidance.

Here is a pic of the space. I'm currently getting quotes to have the sweet gum removed...first one came in over $1K - GULP!!!