For centuries, monks in Japan have perfected the art of raking zen gardens to reach a meditative state. Now, people around the world build Japanese-inspired gardens and rake the gravel or sand into beautiful patterns. Start by learning how...
Check out these inspiring small Japanese garden design ideas you can easily recreate in your own backyard, and the elements you must include.
Want to create a relaxing spot in your garden but need some inspiration to get going? Find out the 10 must-have elements of a zen Japanese garden.
Hospitality is universal, and I’ve found that friends and strangers all over the world have perfected the art of making others feel at home through their own unique culture and customs. This is a huge reason why I included five different...
You'll have to convince yourself that you aren't in Japan.
One couple, one hectare, and a thousand more years in which to write a vision upon the land. Words: Cari Johnson Photos: Brian High Peter Joyce looks very much the gardener as he weaves in and out of the natural rooms and hidden corridors that make up his one-hectare front yard. There’s a twinkle in his eye and his garden sculptures are like children, beaming back at him and peeking from behind tōtara and rimu walls. Few would have expected Peter, a respected dean and professor of psychiatry, of having two green thumbs. His wife Annabel Menzies-Joyce, a landscape architect-turned-sculptor,
Portland Japanese Gardne, Portland, Oregon
At this year's Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show, landscape designer Christian Jenkins set himself the challenge of creating a wellness garden with a Japanese influence in support of Beyondblue. The end result is a tranquil oasis with a touch of the surreal, entitled "Find Your Balance."
When Peter Blum and his wife, Rita, had a modern house built in Irvington, New York, they hired a landscape architect to turn the existing grounds into an
There is something unequivocally calming about a Japanese garden. To help bring their positive effects into your life, check out our ideabook here.
When Peter Blum and his wife, Rita, had a modern house built in Irvington, New York, they hired a landscape architect to turn the existing grounds into an
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Zen gardens are something unique to Japan and Japanese culture, being in fact a minimalistic representation of the cosmic universe. And Kyoto is truly a paradise for that.
A new Phaidon-published tome explores the storied history of horticulture in Japan
Considered to be one of the top five most authentic Japanese gardens located outside of Japan, the Nitobe Memorial Garden at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver incorporates every shade of green imaginable. Join me on a virtual tour.
Can't make it to Japan? Check out the very serene Shofuso Japanese House and Garden right near Philly in Fairmount Park! Visiting Shofuso has to be one of the most underrated things to do in Philadelphia. Understandably, you don't exactly think "city where America was born" and think of a Japanese garden. But! If you...
Sanzen-In (The Shuheki Garden) -William Corey
Kariya Park in downtown Mississauga is a place for zen, meditation and a break from daily city life.
These Japanese garden designs are relaxing and serene. Try our Japanese garden ideas for a peaceful ambiance in your backyard.
Japan elevates gardening to an art form, drawing on zen concepts of peace and harmony. These Japanese plants are long-lived and easy to grow.
The Japanese form of topiary. - by Charlie Albone
The celebrated Zen priest and landscape designer was inspired by the Japanese ideals of harmony, as well as the landscapes of Alabama, when creating the garden and landscape for an American family’s farmhouse in Japanese
Can't make it to Japan? Check out the very serene Shofuso Japanese House and Garden right near Philly in Fairmount Park! Visiting Shofuso has to be one of the most underrated things to do in Philadelphia. Understandably, you don't exactly think "city where America was born" and think of a Japanese garden. But! If you...
Dreamy Japanese-inspired indoor zen gardens are perfect for creating an escape from everyday life – here's how to bring one into your home
Beyond the design aesthetic, you'll love the terraced garden, Japanese rock garden, plunge pool, meditating area, and more
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Dreamy Japanese-inspired indoor zen gardens are perfect for creating an escape from everyday life – here's how to bring one into your home
Give your yard a boost of style and added function with a beautiful garden arbor. These ideas will enhance your garden with charming appeal.
Chelsea 2015 Japanese Garden Edo no Niwa by Ishihara Kazuyuki wins gold once again as he celebrates the magic of the Japanese garden - Paramount Plants UK
Discover creative small interior courtyard designs that transform your living space into a peaceful oasis. Explore unique ideas to create tranquil retreats, connect with nature, and enhance your home's ambience with elements such as greenery, water features, and cozy seating.
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The Tea House is located in an approximately 110 m2 little garden, where a tall paulownia stands and covers our little building under its huge crown....
Düsseldorf hat nicht nur die längste Theke der Welt zu bieten, sondern auch eine "grüne Achse". Die 10 schönsten Grünanlagen haben wir für euch.
Chaos gardening is one of the best ways to start a garden from scratch if you don’t have the time, money, or knowledge. Here’s what to know!
Create a tranquil space with a Japanese inspired garden, using these key plants.
