Read on below to discover how you should approach the design of a Japanese garden.
Learn the Basics of a Japanese Garden
There are very few people in the world ? only about 100 to 200 ? that have actually created a Japanese garden in its truest form, according to the curator of the Japanese Hill and Pond Garden in Brooklyn, New York. In order for you to come as close as possible to the real thing, or at least gain some inspiration based on this style, you must first understand the basics.
The first type of Japanese garden you want to consider is a rock garden, which often includes the element of sand. This form contains no water element, and is designed to portray a scene of mountains and rivers. Sand gravel raked into a particular pattern is meant to symbolize the river, while rocks placed on the sand symbolize mountains.
The next type of Zen garden you can create is referred to as a moss garden. Moss thrives in Japan?s naturally humid and rainy climate, but interestingly enough, moss doesn?t need a lot of rain to flourish. This means that it can easily be incorporated into gardens in variety of regions. Moss gardens establish a soft and balanced feel that is meant to comfort a burdened mind and body.
It?s important to remember that while each of these gardens is a reflection of Japanese culture, your own Zen Japanese garden can be a hybrid of the calm that speaks to you. Whether you decide on a rock, moss or even a pond garden, the purpose of the garden must be clear?Zen.
It?s important to remember that while each of these gardens is a reflection of Japanese culture, your own Zen Japanese garden can be a hybrid of the calm that speaks to you. Image Source: Sustainable Garden Designer
