A Japanese garden involves creating a space, no matter how large or small, that is a retreat from the normal stresses of life and nature lives in peace and harmony. A traditional Japanese garden has everything from a water feature to trees and flowers. No matter what you decide to put in your garden it ...
Japanese Gardens combine stone, water and plants to make a beautiful and peaceful setting. These can be done in all parts of the country and are easy to create. There are certain elements that a typical Japanese Garden has which are rocks, water, lantern or similar lighting, and stepping stones or better yet a bridge. ...
Until the mid-twentieth century no historical work or garden book ever spoke of “Zen-like” gardens. Today, the term “Japanese Zen garden” is used to describe many different types of gardens, such as the gardens at Zen temples, dry-landscape gardens, minimalist gardens, gardens with spiritual implications, and recently, miniature desktop sand-and-rock gardens. The correct Japanese name ...
If you have runner ducks in your garden, you already know what a hoot they can be. It’s so much fun watching them run around tilting their heads to see what you are up to. If you are like me, you could sit for hours watching them. I put a bench in my garden just ...
The Japanese Garden If you are in search for a calm place to visit for vacation, The Japanese Gardens is it. Located in Portland, Oregon, The Japanese Gardens give the term “relaxation” a whole new meaning. The setting is designed to be calming. The waterfalls are meant to be soothing. There are five different Gardens ...
Richmond is the capitol of Virginia. Richmond is very rich in historical significance. Patrick Henry declared, “Give me liberty or give me death” at St. Johns Church, which still stands today. Richmond was the capitol of the Confederacy during the Civil War as well. But Richmond is more than just history. Richmond is about life ...
Landscaping your backyard to create your own Japanese garden can be easy if you understand the design elements. Japanese gardens have three main elements that are incorporated into the design. The three elements are stones, plants and water. Stones are used to represent mountains and endurance. When deciding how you want to design your Japanese ...
Karensansui, or Japanese style in gardening, has been practiced for centuries but it came to be widely known only towards the end of the 6th century, with the help of Zen Buddhism. By the end of 1200, the basic principles of such gardens were established and since then they have gone through repeated levels of ...
The Boca Raton area has many free and low-cost family-friendly activities for visitors to the area. I visit the area frequently to see family. Palm Beach County and surrounding areas offer several options for bargain hunters and nature lovers. Green Cay Nature Center Green Cay Nature Center is a free attraction. With miles of sturdy ...
Quite often, when thinking of a Japanese garden, we tend to think of the scenic backdrops in the movies. In reality, however, residential gardens are restricted in Japan, dependant upon the lifestyle and budget of the homeowner, as well as the topography, size and shape of their available space. Because of this, a well-planned out ...
